Colin Shirley

Inspirer
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EMEA DC General Manager at Dr. Martens - Airwair International Ltd

Kettering, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Colin Shirley is the EMEA DC General Manager for Dr. Martens, specializing in warehouse operations within the logistics and supply chain industry. He has extensive experience in B2B, B2C, and 3PL management. Colleagues describe him as professional, knowledgeable, and customer-focused. He is a graduate of Swaffham Hamonds High School.


He previously managed "award winning" multichannel fulfilment and delivery services as Head of Warehouse Operations at Prism-DM Ltd.

Personality Overview

Achievment Oriented

Confident & Optimistic

Charming & Persuasive

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Warehouse Operations
Demonstrates a long history of managing large-scale distribution centers, including facilities up to 250, 000 sq ft, with a focus on operational excellence.
Logistics Management
His expertise spans across B2B, B2C, FMCG, and 3PL logistics, with specific skills in e-commerce optimization and managing service-level agreements (SLAs).
Operational Improvement
Multiple roles emphasize his skills in driving change and implementing new initiatives, indicating a focus on process enhancement and efficiency.

Media Appearances

Colin has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2019
EMEA DC General Manager at Dr. Martens - Airwair International Ltd
11-2018 - 2-2019
Experienced Operations Manager at Seeking new Oppertunity
4-2018 - 11-2018
Warehouse & Facilities Manager at PITACS LIMITED
12-2014 - 9-2017
Head of Warehouse Operations at Prism-DM Ltd
2010 - 12-2014
Operations Manager at Exertis Gem

Education

1983 - 1985
Education details unavailable from Swaffham hamonds high school

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Insights For Selling To Colin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product
  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Colin is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Colin

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Colin move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Colin take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Colin

Personality Compatibility


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