Venketesh Pillai

Evaluator
DISC Type : CDS

Dy Manager -Talent Acquisition at Jio

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Overview

Venketesh Pillai is a Deputy Manager of Talent Acquisition at Reliance Jio with extensive experience managing the entire recruitment lifecycle. Holding a Diploma in HR, he is described by colleagues as hardworking, dedicated, and professional, skilled in sourcing, negotiation, and strategic hiring.

Personally, Venketesh is known for being a supportive and fun-loving individual who is always ready to help his colleagues. He is approachable and has a great personality, making him a valued team member both in and out of a professional context.

He has recently earned certifications in Generative AI for recruiting and AI-driven data analysis with Microsoft Copilot.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
Manages and drives talent acquisition across the state for Jio, and actively posts hiring updates for various engineering and HR roles.
AI in Recruiting
Recently completed certifications in "Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition" and "Excel with Copilot, " indicating a strong interest in leveraging new technologies.
End-to-End HR
His background includes managing the full employee lifecycle, from induction and performance management to grievance handling and exit processes.

Media Appearances

Venketesh has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2017
Dy Manager -Talent Acquisition at Jio
2-2016 - 1-2017
Sr. HR Executive at Intuz
12-2013 - 1-2016
Sr.HR Exective at Microlink Solution Pvt.Ltd.
1-2013 - 12-2013
HR Executive at ELSNER Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
12-2010 - 12-2012
Talent Acquisition Executive at Dev Information Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Education

2010 - 2011
Diploma HR from Gujarat Law Society
2006 - 2007
HSC from Hebron Higher Secondary School

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Exp : 14 Location : Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Job Level : Middle Designation : Dy Manager -Talent Acquisition at Jio
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Insights For Selling To Venketesh

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Keep a professional, business-like approach; especially if you tend to get informal quickly

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Don’t focus on relationship, focus purely on the merit of your product

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Venketesh is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Venketesh

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Venketesh move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Venketesh take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Venketesh

Personality Compatibility


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