Leslie Piacquadio, MBA, PHR

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Lead Learning and Development Trainer at QXO

Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Leslie Piacquadio is a Learning and Development Manager at QXO, specializing in program management and leadership training for corporate and field operations. Holding an M. B. A. and PHR certification, her dual role as an Adjunct Professor at Shepherd University enhances her expertise in creating effective learning environments using digital platforms.

Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Leslie has a significant background in collegiate athletics. She dedicated years to mentoring student-athletes as the Head Softball Coach at Shepherd University, where she was also a lecturer, advising students on academic requirements and personal development.

Unique fact: Leslie successfully balanced a corporate leadership role with her commitments as a university professor and a head collegiate softball coach.

Personality Overview

Fast-Paced

Vision Oriented

Self-Confident

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
She manages leadership trainee programs at QXO, organizing capstone events and onboarding new cohorts to cultivate future leaders within the company.
Talent Acquisition
Previously managed a team of 20 recruiters at Beacon Building Products, improving overall hiring by nearly 14% in one year.
Digital Education
As an Adjunct Professor, she teaches university courses in an online format, giving her direct experience with digital education platforms and virtual instruction.

Media Appearances

Leslie has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Lead Learning and Development Trainer at QXO
8-2015
Adjunct Professor at Shepherd University
8-2007 - 7-2015
Head Softball Coach/Lecturer at Shepherd University
6-2022 - 4-2025
Learning and Development Manager at Beacon Building Products
8-2020 - 8-2022
Senior Manager Talent Acquisition at Beacon Building Products

Education

2013 - 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Shepherd University
2005 - 2007
Master's Degree from Slippery Rock University

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Insights For Selling To Leslie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leslie is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leslie

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leslie move?

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

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Leslie

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