Abi Banks

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Head of People at Best.Energy

Monmouth, Wales, United Kingdom

Overview

Abi Banks serves as the Head of People at Best. Energy, where she focuses on company culture, talent acquisition, and people strategy. She also founded Wye Business Solutions, an HR consultancy for SMEs, and is a Non-Executive Director at Plas y Brenin. She holds a Level 5 qualification in Human Resource Management.

Her professional life connects with a passion for the outdoors, demonstrated by her board position at Mountain Training Limited (Plas y Brenin), the national outdoor centre. This interest is further supported by her certification in Outdoor Emergency First Aid, suggesting a practical and engaged involvement in non-work pursuits.

In 2023, she founded her own independent HR consultancy, Wye Business Solutions Ltd.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  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

Topics They Care About

Recruiting Top Talent
Actively posts job openings and is directly involved in hiring for key roles like Business Development Executive and Energy Manager at Best. Energy.
Employee Wellbeing
As a certified Mental Health First Aider and holder of IOSH Managing Safely, she shows a deep commitment to the health and safety of her team.
Energy Sustainability
Her work at Best. Energy involves recruiting people passionate about helping businesses reduce energy waste, lower costs, and achieve carbon savings.

Media Appearances

Abi has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Head of People at Best.Energy
9-2024
Non Executive Director (HR) at Plas y Brenin
5-2024 - 12-2024
People & Onboarding Manager at Best.Energy
2-2024 - 9-2024
Independent HR Committee Advisor (Volunteer) at Plas y Brenin
4-2023
Founder & Lead HR Consultant at Wye Business Solutions Ltd

Education

2017 - 2018
Level 5 Human Resource Management from CIPD Qualifications
2016 - 2017
Level 4 Certificate from The City and Guilds London Institute

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Insights For Selling To Abi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum

DONT's

  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abi is

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

  • 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 Abi move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Abi 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 Abi

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