David Marks

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CEO at MET Parking Services Ltd

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

David is a corporate finance professional and the CEO of MET Parking Services, with extensive C-level experience in facilities management. A Fellow Chartered Accountant who studied at the City of London, he is also a council member of the British Parking Association, actively involved in industry standards.

Described by peers as a practical advisor who leads with tact and determination, David is focused on inspiring his teams to success. His public commentary shows a supportive nature, encouraging others in their careers and expressing concern for responsible community behavior, such as proper parking.

He founded a corporate finance boutique that successfully completed four IPOs within its first seven months of operation.

Personality Overview

Demanding

Judgemental

ROI Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Parking Regulation
As a council member of the British Parking Association, he is actively involved in shaping industry standards and commenting on new codes of practice.
Business Growth
His career includes acquiring and growing a parking management company and managing another through a period of sustained growth in turnover and profit.
Corporate Finance
An FCA with a background in founding a corporate finance boutique, completing multiple IPOs, and managing acquisitions and equity fundraising.

Media Appearances

David has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2010
CEO at MET Parking Services Ltd
1-2009
CEO at Diemme
2-2010 - 11-2010
Strategy and Implementation Adviser at Pentagon Protection Plc
2-2009 - 11-2010
Interim CEO at Ranger Services Limited
6-2010 - 10-2010
Chairman (Non-Executive) at IQ Holdings plc

Education

1969 - 1978
Education details unavailable from St Pauls
Accountancy from City of London

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Exp : 16 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO at MET Parking Services Ltd
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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries
  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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