David Hammond

Collaborator
DISC Type : si

Head of Operations at KB Packaging®

West Hallam, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David Hammond is the Head of Operations at KB Packaging®, specializing in enhancing cold chain and innovative packaging solutions. With a background that includes military leadership, he has extensive experience managing large-scale distribution and teams of up to 200 personnel. People who have worked with him describe him as driven, passionate, and results-oriented.

His personal interests are connected to his professional background, including an affinity for the UK Ministry of Defence and the Royal Navy, which reflects his past military service. Before his career in operations, he pursued a BTEC in Sound Recording, indicating a creative and technical aptitude outside his primary field.

Unique fact: He holds a BTEC qualification in Sound Recording from the Confetti Recording School.

Personality Overview

Consensus Builder

Good Listener

Fair-minded

Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly.  Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.

Topics They Care About

Cold Chain Logistics
His professional headline is "Enhancing the Cold Chain, " showing it is a primary focus of his work at KB Packaging®.
Large Team Leadership
He has a history of managing large teams of around 200 people and emphasizes a leadership style focused on empowerment and mentorship.
Warehouse Optimization
In a previous role, he successfully streamlined warehouse tasks, which reduced operational hours by 500 overall.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2025
Head of Operations at KB Packaging®
6-2022 - 3-2025
Operations Manager at KB Packaging®
3-2019 - 5-2022
Warehouse And Distribution Manager at The Health Store - Wholesale Ltd
11-2012 - 2-2019
Warehouse and Distribution Manager at PAPER ROSE LIMITED
8-2010 - 10-2012
Group Support Manager (Operations) at Smiths News

Education

1997 - 1998
BTEC Sound Recording from Confetti Recording School
1996 - 1997
G.C.S.E from High Pavement College Nottingham Higher Education

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation
  • Use testimonials, case studies to show them why it is a low-risk, high-value decision
  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make decisions very fast, let them take their time
  • Don’t ask too many questions that sound too dry and objective
  • Don’t sound very transactional

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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