Renaud Des Rosiers

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director of Sustainability at Amy's Kitchen

San Francisco Bay Area, United States

Overview

As Director of Sustainability at Amys Kitchen, Renaud drives strategy for environmental efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable packaging. A graduate of the University of Colorado Boulder with an MS and MBA, he is described by colleagues as an exceptionally thoughtful, committed, and analytical expert in his field.

Renaud serves on the Board of Directors for the Biodegradable Products Institute and was selected to join the XPRIZE Global Visioneering Brain Trust for the Food, Water, and Waste domain.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Packaging
Leads Amy's Kitchen's transition to circular packaging and serves on the board of the Biodegradable Products Institute, advocating for renewable materials.
Renewable Energy
Heads Amy's Kitchen's renewable electricity roadmap and led its participation in a power purchase agreement to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2030.
Food System Innovation
Passionate about overhauling the modern food system and was selected for the XPRIZE Brain Trust to help solve humanity's biggest food and water challenges.

Media Appearances

Renaud has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Director of Sustainability at Amy's Kitchen
3-2020 - 12-2022
Senior Manager, Environmental Impact at Amy's Kitchen
5-2016 - 3-2020
Sustainability Manager at Amy's Kitchen
12-2018
Board Of Directors at Biodegradable Products Institute
3-2018 - 1-2021
Vice President Board Of Directors at SustainableFoodTrade

Education

2004 - 2006
MS from University of Colorado Boulder
2003 - 2006
MBA from University of Colorado Boulder - Leeds School of Business

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Exp : 17 Location : San Francisco Bay Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Sustainability at Amy's Kitchen
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Insights For Selling To Renaud

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Renaud is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Renaud

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Renaud move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Renaud take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Renaud

Personality Compatibility


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