Monica Aguayo-Mendoza, Ph.D

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DISC Type : C

Sensory Lead at AB Mauri, a global business of Associated British Foods plc

Panningen, Limburg, Netherlands

Overview

Monica Aguayo-Mendoza is the Sensory Lead at AB Mauri, where she manages a global sensory team and directs innovative research. Holding a Ph. D. from Wageningen University, she excels in translating complex sensory data into actionable business strategies and building sensory capabilities within the organization.

She is passionate about education and mentorship within her field, frequently teaching university students and introducing young professionals to the world of sensory science. She enjoys sharing her knowledge and fostering interest in the next generation of scientists.

Her Ph. D. thesis cover was recognized as the best of the year in 2020.

Personality Overview

ROI Driven

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Information Seeker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.

Topics They Care About

Sensory Science
Her career is centered on sensory science, from her PhD research on oral processing to leading a global sensory team at a major food ingredients company.
Mentoring & Education
Demonstrates a passion for teaching sensory science to university students and mentoring young professionals, such as New Zealand's young bread bakers of the year.
Food Innovation
Her research and professional role focus on how sensory perception and food characteristics influence consumer experience, directly impacting product development.

Media Appearances

Monica has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Sensory Lead at AB Mauri, a global business of Associated British Foods plc
6-2021 - 12-2024
Sensory scientist at AB Mauri, a global business of Associated British Foods plc
2-2016 - 5-2020
PhD Sensory and Consumer Science at Wageningen University & Research
9-2015 - 10-2015
Teaching Assistant - Principles of Sensory Science at Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)
8-2010 - 7-2013
Teaching and Research Assistant at Universidad de Guadalajara

Education

2016 - 2020
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from Wageningen University & Research
2013 - 2015
Master's Degree from Wageningen University & Research

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Insights For Selling To Monica

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Monica is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Monica

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Monica move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Monica take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Monica

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