Adam Jacobs

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DISC Type : SD

Fellow at The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Adam Jacobs is the Founder and Executive Director of Bloom Procurement Services, dedicated to transforming public sector procurement. He focuses on enabling social value and SME growth. Holding an MSC with Distinction from the LSE, colleagues describe him as creative, innovative, and dedicated.

Beyond his work, Adam is passionate about the role of arts and culture, viewing them as essential infrastructure for a fair and resilient society. He actively engages in networking events to connect with business, health, and public life leaders, particularly in the Liverpool region.

He was named Great British Entrepreneur – Disruptor of the Year in 2022.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Output-Driven

Planner & Achiever

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Social Value Procurement
Champions using procurement to create positive social impact and unlock opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the public sector.
Public Sector Innovation
Passionate about simplifying complex procurement processes for the public sector through marketplace solutions that save money and drive efficiency.
Arts & Culture
Believes arts and culture are not optional extras but essential infrastructure for building healthier, fairer, and more resilient societies.

Media Appearances

Adam has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2021
Fellow at The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)
4-2012
Executive Director at Bloom Procurement Services
8-2008
Founder, Entrepreneur at V4 Services
11-2006 - 3-2013
Director at Virtus Services Limited
Senior Procurement Advisor at Liverpool City Council

Education

9-1994 - 8-1995
MSC (Distinction) from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
Education details unavailable from University of Leeds

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Exp : 19 Location : Greater London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Fellow at The RSA (The royal society for arts, manufactures and commerce)
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Insights For Selling To Adam

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Adam is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Adam

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Adam move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Adam take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Adam

Personality Compatibility


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