Ben Bouttell

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

General Manager at Global Road Runners

Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ben Bouttell is the General Manager of Global Road Runners, bringing extensive experience from director-level roles in the logistics and haulage industry. He focuses on strong leadership and creating a positive team environment to foster development and growth. In 2025, he was a finalist for Logistics Person of the Year.

Outside of his demanding career, Ben is dedicated to personal discipline, starting his day with a 5 a. m. gym session. He is a self-described "truck-mad person" who also knows the importance of unwinding, rewarding himself at the end of a hard week with a pint of Guinness.

Ben has progressed throughout his entire career, having built himself up from warehouse staff to a Class 1 HGV driver, and eventually to General Manager.

Personality Overview

Example Driven

Fair-minded

Good Listener

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.  They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them.

Topics They Care About

Logistics Operations
He actively seeks industry opinions on operational pain points, scheduling software, and the value of automation and visibility to improve logistics processes.
Team Development
He is a strong advocate for creating an environment where team members can flourish, enjoy their work, and feel valued as part of a larger team.
Fleet Management
As a self-proclaimed "truck-mad person, " he takes pride in his company's fleet, focusing on vehicle quality to ensure driver happiness and brand image.

Media Appearances

Ben has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
General Manager at Global Road Runners
6-2022 - 9-2024
Director of Operations at MITransport Ltd
9-2019 - 6-2022
Director Of Operations at Carro Transport LTD
8-2018 - 8-2019
Business Development Manager at SWWrefords Group
8-2016 - 8-2018
Branch Manager at XP Recruitment

Education

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Insights For Selling To Ben

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Show genuine interest in solving their problems
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision

DONT's

  • Don’t get into excessive details unless prompted
  • Don’t sound very transactional
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ben is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ben

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ben move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Ben take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Ben

Personality Compatibility


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