Rens Timmerman

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DISC Type : Dcs

Business Unit Manager at Puur HR

Westmalle, Flemish Region, Belgium

Overview

Rens Timmerman is the Business Unit Manager at Puur HR, where he helps business owners and HR directors gain control over their candidate inflow by reaching the latent job market. People who have worked with him describe him as driven, professional, and results-oriented.

He is the founder of the PUURe sourcing methodology and was named the "Most Influential Sourcer of 2025, " winning both the jury and public prizes for his significant contributions to the recruitment field.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Proactive Sourcing
He won "Most Influential Sourcer 2025" and founded the PUURe methodology, which champions sourcing as the only proactive tool in recruitment.
Latent Candidate Market
His core professional message is that the best candidates are not actively searching, and he specializes in strategies to reach and engage this untapped talent pool.
Entrepreneurial Networking
He has publicly stated he is looking for entrepreneur network clubs and events to engage in genuine conversations about business growth and HR.

Media Appearances

Rens has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Business Unit Manager at Puur HR
10-2024 - 9-2025
PUURE Sourcer at Puur HR
10-2023 - 10-2024
Wervingsadviseur a.i at Nuffic
8-2023 - 10-2024
Senior Sourcing Consultant at Cooble
12-2023 - 4-2024
Recruitmentspecialist a.i at ANWB

Education

2014 - 2017
Bachelor's degree Social Work from Windesheim
2006 - 2011
HAVO from Reggesteyn Nijverdal

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Exp : 2 Location : Westmalle, Flemish Region, Belgium Job Level : Middle Designation : Business Unit Manager at Puur HR
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Insights For Selling To Rens

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rens is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rens

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rens move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Rens take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Rens

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