Melissa Murray- Link, MBA

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Paid Media Manager at Inspira Financial

Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

Value Seeker

While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.  It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

5-2026
Paid Media Manager at Inspira Financial
11-2024 - 5-2026
Marketing Manager at Forbes Books
8-2023 - 8-2024
Senior Manager of Analytics and Performance at Elevation Marketing
Digital Marketing Manager at American Public Education, Inc. (APEI)
Digital Marketing Manager at Barrow Neurological Foundation

Education

2018 - 2020
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Grand Canyon University
2008 - 2012
Bachelor's degree from University of Northern Iowa

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Insights For Selling To Melissa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Melissa is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Melissa

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Melissa move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Melissa take some risk or not?

  • They can take some risk if they are confident that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


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