Tim Creed

Inspirer
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Senior Director Human Resources at Mars

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Tim is a Senior Director of Human Resources at Mars with a diverse background in both HR and sales leadership. He studied Business and Psychology at Macquarie University and is described by colleagues as a genuine, natural leader with a genius for common sense. His career includes roles as COO and Director of Ecommerce.

Originally from Australia, Tim has spent over a decade in the US and currently resides in Nashville. He has a global perspective, having also lived in London and New York. He is vocal about social issues like mental health awareness and womens rights, and maintains a strong connection to his Australian heritage.

He was a guest on the Teaming with Ideas podcast, where he discussed leadership lessons and Aussie Rules football.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Confident & Optimistic

Decisive

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

Topics They Care About

People & Culture
With a long career in HR and a stated passion for people development, he focuses on building constructive team cultures and leading with empathy.
eCommerce & D2C
Has significant experience leading digital commerce for major brands like KIND (at Mars) and Bridgestone. He actively posts about challenges and solutions for D2C brands.
Team Leadership
A core focus of his career, he has spoken on podcasts about his lessons as a first-time manager and his approach to inspiring teams through action.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Senior Director Human Resources at Mars
12-2021 - 4-2023
Chief Operating Officer at Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen
5-2021 - 7-2023
Co-Founder at Creed UnCo
8-2019 - 5-2021
Director Of Ecommerce at Bridgestone Americas
8-2018 - 8-2019
Digital Commerce Lead- KIND International at Mars

Education

2004 - 2007
Business/Psychology from Macquarie University
Education details unavailable from Knox Grammar School

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Exp : 17 Location : Nashville, Tennessee, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Senior Director Human Resources at Mars
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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

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

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

You And Tim

Personality Compatibility


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