Jesse Ross

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DISC Type : ci

Vice President Talent at Mattel, Inc.

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Jesse Ross is the Vice President of Talent at Mattel, Inc. , where he leads global talent acquisition and development. With a background in HR and compensation at Activision Blizzard and Amgen, and an MBA from UCLA Anderson, he is described by colleagues as positive, driven, and a strong relationship manager.

Outside of his corporate role, Jesse appears to have an interest in sports and high-performance machines, suggested by his engagement with basketball and racing content. He also maintains a connection with his alma mater, the UCLA Anderson School of Management, reflecting an ongoing interest in the academic and business community.

He recently collaborated with Colorado College students, stating the experience reinforced his belief in the power of diverse thinking to enrich Mattels processes.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Example Seeker

Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Full Talent Lifecycle
His role covers the entire employee journey, from talent acquisition and executive search to leadership development and high-potential programs.
University Partnerships
He is responsible for university relations and recently collaborated with Colorado College students to bring fresh perspectives into Mattel.
Leadership Development
A core part of his current role involves leading global talent development, training, and programs for high-potential employees at Mattel.

Media Appearances

Jesse has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2023
Vice President Talent at Mattel, Inc.
2-2018 - 3-2023
Head of Talent Acquisition at Mattel, Inc.
11-2014 - 1-2018
Human Resources Business Partner (Director and Senior Director) at Mattel, Inc.
10-2008 - 3-2010
Manager, Compensation at Activision Blizzard
8-2006 - 10-2008
Human Resources Manager at Amgen Inc.

Education

MBA from UCLA Anderson School of Management
Certificate from Cornell University

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Exp : 17 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President Talent at Mattel, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Jesse

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jesse is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jesse

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jesse move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Jesse take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jesse

Personality Compatibility


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