Tami Johnson

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

K12 Sales Manager - North at Land O'Lakes

Cumberland, Wisconsin, United States

Overview

Tami Johnson is a K12 Sales Manager for Land OLakes, specializing in USDA commodity processing and dairy solutions for schools. An active leader within the School Nutrition Association, she serves on the Minnesota chapters Industry Advisory Board. Tami holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Northwestern – St. Paul and is a multi-award winner within Land OLakes.

Outside of her professional focus on school nutrition, Tami has expressed interest in major consumer brands, including The Walt Disney Company and Nestlé. Her career reflects a deep commitment to the food service industry and supporting the needs of children through school meal programs.

Unique fact: Tami is the recipient of three prestigious internal awards at Land OLakes: the John Brandt Award, the Presidents Award, and the Foss & Swift Award.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They agree with others often, so exercise caution 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

K12 Nutrition
Her entire career at Land O'Lakes is focused on the K-12 market, and she is an active member and leader within the School Nutrition Association (SNA).
Food Supply Chain
She has recently commented on supply chain improvements and challenges regarding labor, packaging, and raw materials within the K-12 food segment.
Dairy in Schools
Represents a major dairy producer (Land O'Lakes) with a specialty in providing dairy products and solutions specifically for K-12 school meal programs.

Media Appearances

Tami has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2011
K12 Sales Manager - North at Land O'Lakes
12-2002 - 11-2011
School Management Specialist at Land O'Lakes
9-1998 - 12-2002
K12 Customer Service at Land O'Lakes
10-1994 - 3-1996
Sales Audit at Best Buy
9-1988 - 10-1994
Customer Service Representative II at Best Buy

Education

2001 - 2004
Business Management from University of Northwestern – St. Paul
1987 - 1990
Diploma from Woodbury High School

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Exp : 34 Location : Cumberland, Wisconsin, United States Job Level : Middle Designation : K12 Sales Manager - North at Land O'Lakes
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Insights For Selling To Tami

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tami is

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

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tami move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Tami take some risk or not?

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

You And Tami

Personality Compatibility


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