Sophie Pierpoint

Inspirer
DISC Type : di

Vice President, Business Development Officer at Old Missouri Bank

Springfield, Missouri, United States

Overview

Sophie Pierpoint is a community-focused business development leader with nearly two decades of experience in fundraising for higher education and nonprofits. In her role at Old Missouri Bank, she leverages her skills in building meaningful relationships to drive growth. She holds a Master of Science from Missouri State University.

Outside of work, Sophie is deeply invested in her community, serving on the board for The Kitchen, Inc. , which supports the homeless. An avid pickleball player, she competes in tournaments and uses the sport for networking. In 2015, she was named Missouris Big Sister of the Year.

She was recognized as the 2018 Fundraising Professional of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Fast Adopter

Charming & Persuasive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Community Fundraising
Her career is built on development roles at Missouri State University and Big Brothers Big Sisters, securing major gifts and earning "Fundraising Professional of the Year. "
Business Development
As VP, Business Development Officer at OMB Bank, her primary focus is on forging new client relationships and driving strategic growth for the bank.
Pickleball
She is an active tournament player and leverages the sport for networking, having successfully brought over 100 new customers to the bank through her connections.

Media Appearances

Sophie has no verified media appearances

Work History

Vice President, Business Development Officer at Old Missouri Bank
10-2013 - 5-2022
Director Of Development at Missouri State University
2-2011 - 5-2013
Chief Development Officer/Director of Development at Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks
Director of Athletic Relations and Fundraising at Missouri State University
Assistant Director Athletics Corporate Relations and Marketing at Missouri State University

Education

2001 - 2003
Master of Science (MS) from Missouri State University
1999 - 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Missouri State University

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Insights For Selling To Sophie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sophie is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sophie

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sophie move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Sophie take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Sophie

Personality Compatibility


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