Justine Kruse

Commander
DISC Type : D

Sustainability Manager at Califia Farms

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Justine is the Sustainability Manager at Califia Farms, where she focuses on strengthening sustainable and inclusive food systems. A graduate of the University of Oregons MBA program, she specializes in environmental impact analysis, carbon accounting, and corporate sustainability reporting. Colleagues describe her as passionate, hardworking, and professional.

Outside of her professional role, Justine is passionate about community engagement and promoting sustainable living. She actively supports garden-based education for youth, fosters employee eco-consciousness through her companys Green Team, and has organized initiatives like community clothing swaps.

While completing her MBA, Justine was part of a team that won first place in the 2020 Zero Waste Washington Hackathon.

Personality Overview

Risk-Taker

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

They are very proud of what they do.  They respond better to strong and respectful interactions. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Food Systems
Her entire career is dedicated to transforming the food industry, with a focus on making plant-based foods more accessible, ethical, and sustainable.
Impact Measurement
Specializes in calculating environmental impacts, performing Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs), and conducting carbon accounting for consumer-packaged goods.
Corporate Sustainability
Leads initiatives to embed sustainability into corporate practices, from annual reporting to achieving green business certifications and fostering employee engagement.

Media Appearances

Justine has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2022
Sustainability Manager at Califia Farms
12-2021 - 6-2022
Sustainability Consultant at The Planting Hope Company Inc.
6-2021 - 8-2021
Sustainability Communications at Amy's Kitchen
12-2019 - 3-2021
Operations Manager at Avital Food Tours
10-2016 - 9-2019
Account Manager, Life Sciences at Clarivate Analytics

Education

9-2020 - 6-2022
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Oregon
2009 - 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from UC Irvine

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Insights For Selling To Justine

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Justine is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Justine

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Justine move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Justine take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Justine

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