Kirk Ross, PHR

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Partner at Taligent, LLC.

Greater St. Louis, United States

Overview

Kirk is a Partner at Taligent, LLC. , where he designs and delivers HR and talent solutions for small to mid-sized organizations. An alumnus of Purdue University with a PHR certification, he has deep expertise in recruiting strategy, HR policy, and employer branding. People who have worked with him describe him as "solid, " "dependable, " and an "outstanding manager. "

Outside of his professional work, Kirk is deeply involved in his community. He serves as the President of the Board for Its Your Birthday, Inc. , a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating birthdays for children in shelters, and is also on the Board of Directors for the Community Value Alliance.

He was instrumental in growing a consulting practice at Ernst & Young from just 3 people to over 1, 000.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Charismatic

Assertive

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

Talent for SMBs
His career focus is providing executive search, fractional HR, and recruiting services specifically for small and medium-sized organizations to drive their success.
Community Volunteering
He is the President of the Board for 'It's Your Birthday, Inc. ' and serves on the board for Community Value Alliance, showing a deep commitment to local nonprofits.
Employee Development
He has authored posts expressing concern over companies cutting training and development budgets, highlighting the importance of investing in employees.

Media Appearances

Kirk has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Partner at Taligent, LLC.
3-2021 - 12-2023
Partner/Vice President - Talent Solutions at Alliance Advisors, LLC
3-2020 - 3-2021
Senior Director - Talent Solutions at Alliance Technologies, LLC
Senior Director - Talent Acquisition at Perficient
Assistant Vice President/Manager - Talent Acquisition at Commerce Bank

Education

1986 - 1990
Bachelor's from Purdue University Daniels School of Business

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Exp : 5 Location : Greater St. Louis, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Partner at Taligent, LLC.
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Insights For Selling To Kirk

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Give them control of the sales process

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kirk is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kirk

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kirk move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Kirk take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Kirk

Personality Compatibility


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