Nicole Langone

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Director of Plant Operations at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Overview

Nicole Langone is an operations leader with over a decade of experience at major beverage companies including Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. , Coca-Cola, and Nestlé. An MBA graduate from the University of Florida, she specializes in process improvement and large-scale plant operations, focusing on quality and efficiency.

Passionate about mentorship and building talent, Nicole has been involved in community outreach, speaking to students about diverse career paths in the manufacturing sector. She actively promotes career development opportunities and is a proud supporter of her alma mater, the Florida Gators.

Unique fact: While at Coca-Cola, she managed production for five billion-dollar brands at the largest Coca-Cola facility in the United States.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Price-Sensitive

Systematic

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation.

Topics They Care About

Beverage Operations
Manages plant operations for Sierra Nevada, with previous leadership experience managing production for iconic brands at Coca-Cola, fairlife, and Nestlé Waters.
Talent Development
Emphasizes people development in her leadership style and has publicly spoken about the importance of career growth and tuition reimbursement programs for employees.
Process Improvement
Her career is focused on enhancing operational efficiency and quality assurance in complex manufacturing environments, holding certifications like FSSC 22000.

Media Appearances

Nicole has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2024
Director of Plant Operations at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
10-2022 - 12-2023
Plant Director at fairlife, LLC
4-2021 - 5-2023
Director - Operations at The Coca-Cola Company
2-2017 - 3-2021
Production Manager III at The Coca-Cola Company
9-2014 - 2-2017
Quality Assurance Manager at Nestlé Waters North America

Education

2020 - 2021
Master of Business Administration - MBA from University of Florida - Warrington College of Business
2005 - 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS) from University of Tampa

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Exp : 16 Location : Tampa, Florida, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Plant Operations at Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
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Insights For Selling To Nicole

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicole 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 Nicole

  • 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 Nicole move?

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

  • Can Nicole take some risk or not?

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


You And Nicole

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