Ron Turnbow

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Vice President, Corporate Procurement at RKD Group

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Overview

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Personality Overview

Socially Adept

People-Oriented

Persuader

They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

4-2025
Vice President, Corporate Procurement at RKD Group
11-2023 - 4-2025
Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing at RKD Group
10-2021 - 11-2023
Global Director, Procurement & Supply Chain at Pontoon Solutions
2017 - 10-2021
Global Procurement Leader (Head of Indirect Spend) at StandardAero
2013 - 2016
Director of Supply Chain (Department Head) at Centuri Group, Inc.

Education

Bachelor of Science - BS from W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
Master of Divinity - MDiv from Knox Theological Seminary

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Exp : 26 Location : Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President, Corporate Procurement at RKD Group
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Insights For Selling To Ron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on building a relationship, it can play a key role in their decision making
  • Present testimonials from existing customers about their experience with your product
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ron is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ron

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ron move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Ron take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Ron

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