Chris Bell

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Account Manager at Switchshop Limited

Luton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Chris Bell is an experienced commercial sales leader at Switchshop Limited, specializing in IT networking, connectivity, and security. His career is built on a strong foundation of commercial leadership in professional sports, including roles as Commercial Director at Luton Town Football Club and Head of Partnerships at Wasps Rugby. He holds an MA from Northumbria University.

Personality Overview

Procedural

Slow To Decisions

Calm

Their motivation stems from the impact that their decisions can have on the organization.
  They are good and approachable with everyone, internally and externally. They are unlikely to become strong champions as they don't prefer pushing other people.

Topics They Care About

IT Network Solutions
His current role at Switchshop focuses on connecting businesses through leading networking, connectivity, and security solutions, with a focus on non-profits and universities.
Professional Rugby
He is a former professional rugby player for Wasps, retiring due to injury. He remained deeply involved as a coach, player representative, and Head of Partnerships.
Sports Partnerships
He has extensive experience forging and managing high-value commercial partnerships for major sports clubs like Luton Town FC and Wasps Rugby.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Account Manager at Switchshop Limited
1-2020 - 5-2025
Commercial Director at Luton Town Football Club
9-2017 - 1-2020
Head of Partnerships at Wasps Rugby
8-2015 - 8-2017
Head of Off-Field Player Development at Wasps Rugby Club
12-2012 - 8-2015
Player Representative London Wasps at Rugby Players Association

Education

2017 - 2020
Master of Arts - MA from Northumbria University
2017 - 2017
Meridian Senior Leaders Course from Common Purpose

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Exp : 12 Location : Luton, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Middle Designation : Account Manager at Switchshop Limited

Interested in

Sports

Football, Luton Town Football Club, Rugby, Wasps Rugby Club

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about refund and cancellation policy if the need arises
  • If possible, connect them to existing customers
  • Pause and ask them if they have any questions

DONT's

  • Don’t don the salesperson avatar, be the friendly advisor instead
  • Don’t keep pushing them for a straight answer, just make your own conclusions
  • Avoid saying anything that sounds like a risky proposition

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Low-risk, go-ahead from other stakeholders and successful evaluation as per process matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They don’t say no very often, and can take you around in circles sometimes.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They do not like to rush and can be quite slow in their decision making.

  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They are risk-averse and like to make decisions that others support.

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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