Niko Knechtel

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DISC Type : DSI

Director, Business Development - Healthcare at Medix™

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Niko Knechtel is the Director of Business Development for Healthcare at Medix™, leveraging an extensive background in technology and creative staffing. A graduate of Covenant College with a degree in Philosophy, he founded the recruitment agency Masāo. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated, inspiring, and phenomenal leader with a genuine passion for his work.

Outside of his professional life, Niko is a former collegiate baseball player. His personal interests are diverse and active, including surfing and snowboarding, which connect to his roots in Southern California, as well as playing the guitar and writing.

Unique fact: Niko founded his recruitment agency, Masāo, alongside his brother, Riley Knechtel, who served as a co-founder.

Personality Overview

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

Dynamic But Sincere

They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed

Topics They Care About

Healthcare Staffing
He is currently driving business development in the healthcare sector for Medix™ and actively promotes new service lines like travel allied healthcare solutions.
Technology Recruiting
His career is built on technology staffing, having held leadership roles at Robert Half Technology and founding his own IT and creative-focused agency.
Team Leadership
Frequently described as an exceptional and inspiring leader, he is focused on growing his team and actively posts about hiring new sales professionals.

Media Appearances

Niko has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Director, Business Development - Healthcare at Medix™
4-2023 - 1-2025
Founder at Masāo
6-2021 - 4-2023
Regional Director - Technology & Creative Services at Orbis Consultants
1-2018 - 5-2021
Vice President, Branch Manager at Robert Half Technology
3-2016 - 1-2018
Division Director - Consulting Services at Robert Half Technology

Education

2010 - 2014
Minor from Covenant College
2010 - 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Covenant College

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Insights For Selling To Niko

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Niko is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Niko

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Niko move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Niko take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Niko

Personality Compatibility


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