Liz Freet

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Head of Talent Acquisition | Executive Search | Corporate | Retail | TA Operations at Petco

Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Liz is a dynamic talent acquisition and HR executive with extensive experience at major retail brands including Petco, Warby Parker, and Nordstrom. She focuses on optimizing the candidate experience and enhancing recruitment strategies. People who have worked with her describe her as dedicated, hardworking, a "brilliant networker, " and a motivational leader.

Personality Overview

Charismatic

Persuasive

Values Relationships

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They like to keep things under control. They are more likely to be open to unproven but exciting technologies.

Topics They Care About

Retail Talent Strategy
Her career is built on leading talent acquisition for major retail companies like Petco, Warby Parker, and URBN, focusing on corporate, retail, and new store recruitment.
Candidate Experience
A core focus of her professional philosophy is to optimize the candidate journey, making a significant impact on recruitment strategies and company culture.
Animal Welfare
Her current role at Petco and social media posts about Petco Love's lost-pet database and adoption initiatives show a clear personal passion for pets.

Media Appearances

Liz has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition | Executive Search | Corporate | Retail | TA Operations at Petco
11-2018 - 2-2022
Head of Talent Acquisition | Corporate | Retail | New Stores | Optical | Optometry at Warby Parker
7-2017 - 11-2018
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager | Retail | New Stores at URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, & Free People)
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager | Retail | New Stores at Urban Outfitters
Regional Recruiter + HRBP | Retail | New Stores at Urban Outfitters

Education

1991 - 1993
Fashion Merchandising from Orange Coast College

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Exp : 8 Location : Los Angeles, California, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Talent Acquisition | Executive Search | Corporate | Retail | TA Operations at Petco
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Insights For Selling To Liz

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a friendly approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Liz is

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

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


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Liz move?

  • They can reach decisions quickly if they develop trust and confidence in the product.
  • Can Liz take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Liz

Personality Compatibility


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