Kendall Gill Thaker, MBA

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

VP, Brand, Advertising and Consumer Marketing at DIRECTV

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Good Listener

Example Driven

Appreciative

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.  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.

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Work History

8-2021
VP, Brand, Advertising and Consumer Marketing at DIRECTV
7-2020 - 8-2021
AVP, Video Advertising and Go to Market at AT&T
8-2018 - 7-2020
AVP, Consumer Marketing - WarnerMedia Merger Integration at AT&T
4-2016 - 8-2018
AVP, Consumer Marketing – Vide, Broadband and Indirect Channel Marketing at AT&T
9-2015 - 4-2016
Director, Indirect Channe Marketing & Communications at AT&T

Education

2011 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from UCLA Anderson School of Management
2002 - 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from UCLA
Education details unavailable from Long Beach Poly

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Exp : 18 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : VP, Brand, Advertising and Consumer Marketing at DIRECTV
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Insights For Selling To Kendall

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When asking them questions, sound relatable and informal
  • Take time to make them feel comfortable before getting to the main pitch
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kendall is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kendall

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kendall move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Kendall take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Kendall

Personality Compatibility


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