Thom Schroeder

Critic
DISC Type : C

Director Of Marketing And Public Relations at TAW, LLC

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Thom Schroeder is the Director of Marketing and Public Relations at TAW, LLC, with a background in the automotive industry, sales, and finance. A graduate of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, he is described by colleagues as a smart, driven, and outstanding professional who knows how to turn ideas into action.

Outside of his professional life, Thom is a highly accomplished athlete, holding multiple championships in boat regattas and super sprint finals. His passion for the automotive world extends to his personal interests, which include major American car companies like General Motors and Ford Motor Company.

He is a four-time reigning champion of the Blue Island Boat Regatta (2019-2022).

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Critic

Objective Thinker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often. They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Automotive Industry
He provides technical auto workers to the industry and developed an independent automotive retail and in-house lending chain for drivers in the Chicagoland area.
Marketing & Sales
His career is focused on marketing, public relations, and sales, with a history of winning multiple company sales contests and managing client relationships.
Competitive Athletics
He is a multi-year first-place champion in the Blue Island Boat Regatta and a three-time reigning champion in the All State Illinois Super Sprint Finals.

Media Appearances

Thom has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2002
Director Of Marketing And Public Relations at TAW, LLC
1992 - 2001
Recruiter/ Sales Consultant/ Client Manager/ Marketing Director at Indecon Inc./ Technical Personnel Services, LLC
12-1989 - 6-1992
Product Marketing Consultant at Ernest and Julio Gallo Wine Company, Modesto, CA

Education

Bachelor's Degree from Southern Illinois University Carbondale
High School from Rydell High School

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Insights For Selling To Thom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be formal and objective, they will appreciate it more
  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing

DONT's

  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don’t try to give too many examples of other users, they like to make their own decisions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Thom is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Thom

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Thom move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Thom take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Thom

Personality Compatibility


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