Claire Delaney

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director at The Schools' Buying Club

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Claire Delaney is the Managing Director of Place Group, a consultancy with a 20-year history in public sector transformation. Described as energetic, insightful, and charismatic, she has helped raise over £4bn for school rebuilding projects and founded The Schools’ Buying Club, saving schools over £75 million.

Recently, Place Group was appointed to the UK Government’s Net Zero Accelerator programme, focusing on solar partnerships for the Department for Education.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

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 are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Education Transformation
Co-founded Bellevue Place Education Trust to merge the best of state and private education, and has helped establish over 100 new schools in high-demand areas.
Net Zero Initiatives
Her company, Place Group, was recently appointed to the UK Government's Net Zero Accelerator programme to support the Department for Education's solar energy goals.
Public Sector Procurement
Founded The Schools' Buying Club to help schools manage procurement efficiently. She is considered an expert on the topic, presenting to school leaders across the country.

Media Appearances

Claire has no verified media appearances

Work History

2012
Director at The Schools' Buying Club
2012
Co-Founder, Director and Chair at Bellevue Place Education Trust
2-2004
Managing Director at Place Group

Education

Claire has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Claire

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Claire is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Claire

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Claire move?

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

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Claire

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