Clive Jacobs

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Executive Chairman at Usturiun Luxury Travel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Clive Jacobs is a serial entrepreneur renowned for disrupting the travel industry, notably founding Holiday Autos and building it into the worlds largest leisure car rental broker. He is now the chairman of the Queens Award-winning Jacobs Media, and executive chairman of Tully Luxury Travel and Usturiun Luxury Travel. Colleagues often describe him as charismatic.

Outside of his numerous business ventures, Clives personal interests include fishing, skiing, and clay pigeon shooting. He is also a known mentor to young entrepreneurs and actively participates in industry leadership, demonstrating a passion for fostering the next generation of business leaders and shaping the travel sectors future.

Unique fact: Clive was the youngest-ever inductee into the British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame, an organization he now owns.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

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

Topics They Care About

Travel Industry Disruption
His career is defined by challenging established norms, from founding Holiday Autos, the first leisure car rental broker in Europe, to his current media and travel ventures.
Luxury & Cruise Travel
He is the executive chairman of two luxury travel agencies and recently launched Connections Cruise Arabia, a summit focused on the Gulf's growing cruise tourism market.
Entrepreneurship & Mentoring
A serial founder and investor, he actively mentors young entrepreneurs and acquired the British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame to recognize industry innovators.

Media Appearances

Clive has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2024
Executive Chairman at Usturiun Luxury Travel
8-2009
Chairman at Jacobs Media
11-2014
Executive Chairman at Tully Luxury Travel
3-1988 - 6-2004
Co founder Chairman & CEO at Holiday Autos

Education

Education details unavailable from University of life

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Exp : 32 Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates Job Level : N/A Designation : Executive Chairman at Usturiun Luxury Travel
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Insights For Selling To Clive

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • 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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Clive is

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

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Clive move?

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

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

You And Clive

Personality Compatibility


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