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Linda McWilliam

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Business Development Manager at PODSALESNZ
📍 New Zealand

As the Founder of PODSALESNZ, Linda McWilliam leverages 35 years of experience to launch premium New Zealand brands into the U. S. retail market. Her expertise covers packaging, pricing, and promotion to ensure on-shelf success. She holds a BS from the University of La Verne.

Linda is passionate about culinary arts and community events, as shown by her enthusiastic participation in food-focused fundraisers that bring together top chefs, students, and quality beverage companies. She actively supports fellow entrepreneurs by sharing their successes and insights within her network.

She specializes in forging long-term partnerships, having worked with some client brands for over six years to establish their U. S. presence.

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Experience
11 Years
Current Role
Business Development Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
New Zealand
Personality Overview

How Linda shows up

Consensus Focused
Optimistic
Story Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics Linda cares about

Launching NZ Brands
Her company, PODSALESNZ, is dedicated to helping premium New Zealand brands gain distribution and succeed in the United States retail market.
US Retail Strategy
Focuses on the key elements of retail success, including product packaging, price point, market positioning, and promotional strategies to ensure sales once on the shelf.
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Career

Work history

1-2014
Business Development Manager
PODSALESNZ
1-2014 - 12-2020
Director Of Business Development
PODSALESNZ
12-2020 - 10-2022
Chief Product Discoverer
Love From New Zealand
10-2017 - 10-2022
Business Development
Three Peaks Manuka Honey
1-2011 - 10-2021
Director of Business Development USA
Heilala Vanilla
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Media appearances

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Education
1983 - 1985
BS
University of La Verne
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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