Mark A. Leon

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Owner and Marketing Executive - Look Up Charleston Art Collective at Look Up Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Overview

Mark is a seasoned recruitment marketing and employer brand expert with a history of driving significant results at major companies like Walmart and Sears. His colleagues describe him as a knowledgeable, creative, and innovative leader. He holds both a Bachelors and a Masters degree from Rutgers University.

Based in Charleston, he is deeply embedded in the local creative community as the owner of an art collective and the founder of a digital publication focused on local stories. A self-described "Sustainability Advocate" and "Visual Storyteller, " he also has a passion for photography and writing.

Unique fact: Mark is a published author with two original collections of poetry.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Employer Branding
A core focus of his career, with experience increasing employer brand ranking and amplifying content distribution for major corporations.
Recruitment Marketing
Demonstrated significant success, including doubling applicant numbers for Walmart stores and substantially reducing talent acquisition spend at Sears through strategic marketing.
Community Storytelling
Founded Charleston Daily Publications, a digital outlet dedicated to sharing human interest, business, and success stories within the Charleston community.

Media Appearances

Look Up Charleston Indoor Downtown Art Collective: Where Local Art, Heart, and Community Converge. Featured in Charleston Daily

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Work History

9-2025
Owner and Marketing Executive - Look Up Charleston Art Collective at Look Up Charleston
6-2022 - 8-2024
National Recruitment Marketing Manager at Sears Home Services
8-2021
Recruitment Marketing Manager / Multi-Channel Marketing Manager / Consultant at Walmart
3-2021 - 7-2021
Talent Community Manager / Communications Strategist / Storyteller at WarnerMedia
5-2018 - 1-2024
Senior Digital Marketing and Brand Manager - RU Alumni of South Carolina at Rutgers University

Education

1995 - 1997
Masters from Rutgers University
1991 - 1995
Bachelor of Arts from Rutgers University

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Insights For Selling To Mark A.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mark A. is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mark A.

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mark A. move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Mark A. take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Mark A.

Personality Compatibility


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