Ceri Rose

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DISC Type : dsi

Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Open University

Sandy, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

Friendly But Fast

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

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Work History

8-2025
Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Open University
6-2024 - 9-2025
Director of Strategy Marketing and Communications at The Open University
1-2020 - 6-2024
Director of Marketing and Communications at The Open University
5-2018 - 1-2020
Director of Marketing and Communications at NHS Blood and Transplant
1-2014 - 5-2018
Assistant Director - Marketing at NHS Blood and Transplant

Education

2000 - 2003
1st Class (Hons) from University of Warwick - Warwick Business School
2001 - 2002
Management Sciences from University of Richmond

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Exp : 21 Location : Sandy, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at The Open University
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Insights For Selling To Ceri

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ceri is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ceri

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ceri move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Ceri take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Ceri

Personality Compatibility


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