Teresa Pires, MPA

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Regional Director, Client Partnerships - Canada at QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Overview

Teresa is a leader in post-secondary education, currently serving as Regional Director at QS Quacquarelli Symonds. With over 15 years of experience in recruitment, admissions, and academic operations at institutions like Queens University and St. Lawrence College, she focuses on data-informed strategies and student success. People who have recommended her often describe her as professional, passionate, and knowledgeable.

Originally from Kingston, Ontario, Teresa is an avid world traveler who has visited over 50 countries and speaks three languages. She is deeply committed to her community, having served on the board for the St. Lawrence Youth Association and volunteered as a mentor for young women through the Girls E-Mentorship (GEM) program.

Unique fact: Teresa has a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, having served on the Task Force on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization at Queens University.

Personality Overview

Logical And Quick

Value Conscious

Perfectionist

They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Topics They Care About

Higher Education Innovation
Her career is focused on supporting students through higher education and evolving programs to meet market demands, such as skills-based hiring.
Global Talent
She has professional experience in international student recruitment and believes global talent is a key solution to the current skills gap in the U. S.
Youth Mentorship
She has served on the board of the St. Lawrence Youth Association and has mentored high school girls facing socioeconomic barriers through the GEM program.

Media Appearances

Teresa has no verified media appearances

Work History

Regional Director, Client Partnerships - Canada at QS Quacquarelli Symonds
10-2023 - 3-2025
Associate Dean, General Business at School of Business at St. Lawrence College
2-2022 - 10-2023
Instructor at St. Lawrence College
8-2017 - 10-2023
Associate Director, Recruitment Full time MBA Program at Smith School of Business At Queen's University
7-2020 - 1-2022
Sub-Committee -Task Force on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Indigenization (EDII) at Smith School of Business At Queen's University

Education

1-2021 - 11-2022
Certificate in Business (CIB) from Smith School of Business at Queen's University
9-2014 - 6-2016
Master's degree from Queen's University

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Insights For Selling To Teresa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Highlight the competitive differentiation of your product
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Teresa is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Teresa

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Teresa move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Teresa take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Teresa

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