Sara Nathanson

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Vice President Talent Acquisition at Aritzia

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

As the Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Aritzia, Sara Nathanson has been with the company for over two decades in various leadership roles. A graduate of Western University and The University of British Columbia, she drives the companys talent strategy and organizational growth.

An accomplished athlete, Sara is a Western University Hall of Fame inductee for soccer. She is a self-described competitor who loves an active lifestyle, including skiing, cycling, and soccer. Her goal is to have people leave her presence feeling better about themselves.

She holds the record for career goals in soccer at Western University and was only the second female soccer player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Personality Overview

Curious

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Assertive

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
As Vice President of Talent Acquisition, she leads recruitment for a major fashion retailer, highlighting her expertise in identifying and securing top talent in a competitive market.
Company Culture
She has been with Aritzia for over 20 of its 40 years, frequently posting with pride about the company's people and her long-standing professional relationships.
Retail Growth
Her social media posts celebrate the company's momentum and the opening of new flagship stores, showing a clear interest in Aritzia's continued expansion and success.

Media Appearances

Sara Nathanson: Advice from Aritzia's Vice President of Talent Acquisition. Featured in Spotify

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Episode 10: Sara Nathanson, VP of Talent Acquisition – Aritzia (Session Eleven). Featured in Apple Podcasts

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Wnorth – Woman On The Rise Profile: Sara Nathanson, Vice President Talent Acquisition, Aritzia. Featured in Facebook

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Work History

3-2017
Vice President Talent Acquisition at Aritzia
6-2012 - 3-2017
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition at Aritzia
2-2011 - 6-2012
Director of Sales at Aritzia
10-2004 - 3-2008
Sr. Director, Organizational Development & HR at Please Mum
9-2003 - 9-2004
Director, Operations at Please Mum

Education

1999 - 2000
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) from The University of British Columbia
1994 - 1998
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Western University

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Insights For Selling To Sara

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sara is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sara

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sara move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Sara take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Sara

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