Jo Barr

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

General Manager- Global Talent Acquisition at Cotton On Group

Australia

Overview

As General Manager of Global Talent Acquisition for Cotton On Group, Jo leads recruitment for the global fashion retailer. A graduate of Brunel University of London, she has extensive experience in talent strategy. People who have worked with her consistently describe her as energetic, enthusiastic, charismatic, and dynamic, with a talent for identifying strong candidates.

Jo is passionate about making a positive difference and finds fulfillment in her companys philanthropic efforts through the Cotton On Foundation. She frequently celebrates team achievements and reward trips, indicating that she is personally driven by seeing her colleagues happy and thriving, an experience she says "really fills my cup. "

She has been described by multiple colleagues as having "boundless energy" and enthusiasm for her work and team.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Appreciative

Fair-minded

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
Leads recruitment for eight brands across 22 countries, focusing on building talent pools to support the company's significant international growth and future-proofing its workforce.
Employee Engagement
Her social media posts frequently celebrate team reward trips and employee happiness, showing a deep personal investment in creating a positive and fulfilling work experience.
Purpose-Driven Work
Is passionate about the Cotton On Foundation's mission to make a positive difference, often sharing how this philanthropic work personally inspires and motivates her.

Media Appearances

Global Talent Quest. Featured in Cotton On Group – Newsroom

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How Cotton On Group recruited 4,500 staff in 3 weeks. Featured in RagTrader

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Work History

11-2024
General Manager- Global Talent Acquisition at Cotton On Group
2-2023 - 11-2024
Head of Talent Acquisition at MECCA Brands
9-2021 - 2-2023
Head of Group Talent- Cotton On Group at Cotton On Group
12-2020 - 9-2021
Head of People and Performance- Geelong Support Centre at Cotton On Group
7-2018 - 11-2020
Global Head of Careers at Cotton On Group

Education

2000 - 2003
2.1 honors from Brunel University of London
1993 - 2000
A Levels from Bishop Gore School, Swansea

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Insights For Selling To Jo

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • If possible, involve their colleagues in the sales process
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t sound very transactional

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jo is

  • Relationships can sway their decisions, followed by the low risk and the presence of good evidence.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jo

  • They are diplomatic when needed and rarely say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jo move?

  • Even if they are engaged and friendly, they can take their time to make decisions.
  • Can Jo take some risk or not?

  • They probably won’t put a lot at risk.

You And Jo

Personality Compatibility


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