Marion VILLETTE

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Global Marketing & Commercial Procurement Head at Bayer

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Overview

Marion Villette is the Global Head of Marketing & Commercial Procurement at Bayer, where she leads a team of marketing procurement experts. With a background in marketing and a Maitrise from IAE Annecy le Vieux, she focuses on designing creative and effective sourcing strategies and fostering strong partnerships.

Outside of her professional life, Marion is passionate about the mountains, where she enjoys hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter to recharge. She is a strong advocate for diversity and inclusion, a topic she cares about deeply.

Her personal motto is: “The biggest risk is not to take any. ”

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Story Driven

Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Marketing Procurement
Leads a global team at Bayer focused on innovating sourcing for media, consumer insights, and creative content to drive value and efficiency.
Empowering Teams
Actively recruits for her team, emphasizing a culture of innovation, collaboration, and passion where experts can shape the future and grow.
Diversity & Inclusion
Publicly states a personal and professional passion for diversity and inclusion, highlighting it as a key area of focus for her.

Media Appearances

Marion has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Global Marketing & Commercial Procurement Head at Bayer
3-2023
Global Category Head Marketing Procurement at Bayer
2-2020 - 3-2023
Head of EMEA - Marketing Procurement Business Partner at Bayer
1-2022 - 3-2022
University Lecturer at IAE Savoie Mont Blanc
1-2022 - 3-2022
University Lecturer at IAE Savoie Mont Blanc

Education

2001 - 2003
Maitrise from IAE Annecy le Vieux

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Insights For Selling To Marion

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Marion is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Marion

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Marion move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Marion take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Marion

Personality Compatibility


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