Nick Vignone

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DISC Type : c

Senior Vice President, Technologies at ALKU

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Overview

Nick is the Senior Vice President of Technologies at ALKU, where he leads sales and recruiting for specialized talent in AI, Cybersecurity, and ERP. A graduate of UMass Amherst, he has been with ALKU since 2011, rising through the ranks by building high-performance teams and expanding into new technical domains.

Outside of work, Nick is an avid runner, having completed the Boston and NYC Marathons to raise money for charity. He is passionate about community involvement, mentoring, and outdoor activities like snowboarding, surfing, and golfing. He enjoys a variety of podcasts on sports, leadership, and fitness.

He once worked in his familys Italian Deli and at multiple car washes throughout Massachusetts before starting his corporate career.

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Systematic

Value Seeker

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
He co-founded ALKU's Futures Program for aspiring leaders and oversees the company's Leadership Development team, showing a deep commitment to mentoring and career growth.
Charitable Fundraising
He ran the Boston and NYC Marathons, raising over $21, 000 for Mass Mentoring Partnership and Special Olympics MA, demonstrating a strong commitment to giving back.
Outdoor Activities
He spends his free time enjoying a range of outdoor hobbies including snowboarding, surfing, running, and golfing.

Media Appearances

Congratulations to Nick Vignone on his promotion to Senior Vice President, Technologies. Featured in Facebook (ALKU LifeAtALKU page)

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Nick Vignone Promoted to Senior Vice President, Technologies. Featured in ALKU Blog

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Work History

2-2026
Senior Vice President, Technologies at ALKU
11-2021 - 3-2026
Vice President of ERP at ALKU
8-2020 - 11-2021
Senior Director at ALKU
10-2018 - 11-2021
Director of Recruiting-ERP at ALKU
9-2015 - 10-2018
Oracle & Workday Recruiting Manager at ALKU

Education

2007 - 2011
Education details unavailable from Isenberg School of Management, UMass Amherst
Education details unavailable from Franklin High School

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Exp : 17 Location : Boston, Massachusetts, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Vice President, Technologies at ALKU
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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • 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 Nick is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • 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 Nick move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Nick

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