Whitney Bekkers

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Advisor at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Whitney Bekkers is an Advisor at Export Development Canada with a background in commerce from Carleton University. Drawing on her previous experience as a Planning Manager at TJX Canada, she is described by colleagues as professional, dedicated, and reliable in her approach to supporting business development.

Whitney maintains a connection to her local community, with stated interests in the City of Ottawa and her alma mater, Carleton University. Her academic focus on consumer behaviour and B2B marketing suggests a lasting interest in understanding how businesses and people connect and make decisions.

While at university, she served as a Teaching Assistant for marketing courses, showing an early aptitude for mentorship.

Personality Overview

Believer

Enthusiastic

Big Picture Person

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Export Development
Her entire career at Export Development Canada is focused on advising and managing programs that support Canadian exporters.
Retail Planning
She has a strong foundation in retail from her time as a Planning Manager and Associate Planner at TJX Canada/Winners.
B2B Marketing
Served as a Teaching Assistant for a Business-to-Business Marketing course, indicating a deep understanding of the subject.

Media Appearances

Whitney has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2023
Advisor at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
6-2021 - 10-2023
Program Manager at Export Development Canada | Exportation et développement Canada
3-2018 - 6-2021
Planning Manager at TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P.
7-2016 - 2-2018
Planning Manager at TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P.
9-2015 - 7-2016
Associate Planner at TJX Canada/Winners Merchants International L.P.

Education

2008 - 2012
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Carleton University
2002 - 2008
Education details unavailable from St. Mark High School

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Insights For Selling To Whitney

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Whitney is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Whitney

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Whitney move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Whitney take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Whitney

Personality Compatibility


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