Lauren Bennett

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Human Resources Director at Vision Linens

Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Lauren is a People and Culture Director with extensive experience as a strategic HR business partner for global companies like Newell Brands and PZ Cussons. Educated at Lancaster University with a Law degree and CIPD qualification, she is described by colleagues as knowledgeable, supportive, and approachable.

She is a passionate advocate for open conversations about womens career experiences and actively supports her professional network. Her interests include major healthcare companies, indicating a focus on wellbeing and the pharmaceutical sector.

Lauren combines a formal legal education (LLB Hons) with her senior career in Human Resources.

Personality Overview

Direct & Candid

Decisive

Challenger

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
Frequently posts about hiring for various roles within her organization, indicating a direct involvement in recruitment and team growth.
Women's Career Progression
Shows strong support for conversations around challenges women face in the workplace, such as menopause, and celebrates the success of female leaders.
Strategic HR Leadership
Her background includes membership on EMEA and Global HR Leadership Teams, partnering with C-suite executives on business and transformation initiatives.

Media Appearances

Lauren has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Human Resources Director at Vision Linens
8-2023 - 7-2024
People and Culture Director at Vivify
7-2019 - 1-2023
Head of HR at Newell Brands
2-2018 - 6-2019
Global HR Business Partner at PZ Cussons
2-2017 - 2-2018
HR Business Partner at PZ Cussons

Education

2006 - 2009
CIPD from Lancaster University
2002 - 2005
LLB Hons from Lancaster University

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Insights For Selling To Lauren

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lauren is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lauren

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lauren move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Lauren take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Lauren

Personality Compatibility


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