Jim Barr

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

IT Leader - Network, Servers, Storage, SQL at Westfield

North Ridgeville, Ohio, United States

Overview

Jim Barr is an IT Leader at Westfield, where he directs a team of engineers responsible for network, server, storage, and SQL infrastructure. He focuses on leveraging modern on-premises and cloud technologies to deliver stable, high-quality IT solutions that provide a competitive advantage. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Grove City College.

Based on his public activity, Jim is passionate about building a world-class team. He frequently posts about hiring opportunities, emphasizing career growth and the chance to make a difference at an amazing company.

He has progressed within Westfield from a Technology Lead to his current leadership role, showing significant company loyalty and career growth.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

IT Infrastructure
Leads his team in managing core IT infrastructure, including networking, servers, and storage, utilizing both cloud and on-premises technologies.
Team Leadership
Actively focused on building and growing his engineering team, frequently posting about new hiring opportunities and the quality of his team.
Career Development
Emphasizes the opportunity for professional growth and having fun while working at a world-class company in his recruitment efforts.

Media Appearances

Jim has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2019
IT Leader - Network, Servers, Storage, SQL at Westfield
4-2013 - 4-2019
IT Leader, Windows & Network at Westfield
7-2002 - 4-2013
Technology Lead at Westfield
7-1991 - 7-2003
Analyst / Programmer Cobol / JCL at National City Bank
7-1993 - 7-1995
PC Support Analyst at National City Bank

Education

1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Grove City College

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Exp : 34 Location : North Ridgeville, Ohio, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : IT Leader - Network, Servers, Storage, SQL at Westfield
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Insights For Selling To Jim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jim is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jim

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jim move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Jim take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jim

Personality Compatibility


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