Cameron Trainor

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Managing Director at JB Hi-Fi

Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Overview

Cameron Trainor is the Managing Director of JB Hi-Fi Australia, leveraging an extensive career in retail. Before joining JB Hi-Fi in 2009, he spent 29 years at the Coles Group in senior store operations and merchandise buying roles. He is an alumnus of Caulfield Grammar School.

Cameron is actively involved in philanthropy, particularly with his alma mater. In 2024, he joined the Caulfield Grammar School Foundation Board to help inspire community giving. He and his wife, Roslyn, are long-time active supporters of the school, reflecting his passion for giving back.

He serves as a Director of Narta International, which is Australias largest buying and retail services company.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

Optimistic

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

Retail Merchandising
Has a deep background in this area, having held senior buying roles at Coles for nearly three decades and serving as Merchandise Director for the JB Hi-Fi group.
Corporate Philanthropy
Champions JB Hi-Fi's award-winning "Helping Hands" program, which has donated over $33 million to charity partners through team member contributions.
Educational Philanthropy
An alumnus and past parent at Caulfield Grammar School, he joined the school's Foundation Board in 2024 to inspire and encourage community support.

Media Appearances

Cameron has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2019
Managing Director at JB Hi-Fi
10-2016
CEO at JB Hi-Fi
11-2009 - 10-2016
Merchandise Director at JB Hi-Fi
12-1980 - 11-2009
General Manager Grocery at Coles Group

Education

Cameron has no verified education history

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Exp : 45 Location : Greater Melbourne Area, Australia Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Managing Director at JB Hi-Fi
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Insights For Selling To Cameron

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cameron is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cameron

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cameron move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Cameron take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Cameron

Personality Compatibility


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