David Meeks

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Supply Chain Officer at Continental Battery Systems

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

David Meeks serves as the Chief Supply Chain Officer at Continental Battery Systems, leveraging over 30 years of experience in supply chain and operations leadership. His expertise lies in enhancing logistics, optimizing inventory, and improving supplier relations. Colleagues describe him as tactically brilliant and an inspiring leader with great people skills.

He has a unique blend of C-suite experience, having served as both Chief Operating Officer and Chief Supply Chain Officer at various large-scale distribution companies.

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Believer

Full Of Energy

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Strategy
As CSCO, he focuses on optimizing the entire supply chain network, from managing domestic and international manufacturers to improving logistical efficiencies and supplier relationships.
Operational Leadership
His career includes roles as Chief Operating Officer and VP of Operations, where he has managed large-scale logistics, implemented Lean processes, and driven business growth.
Inventory Optimization
A key focus in his current role is overhauling inventory planning and management systems to support company growth and improve financial performance.

Media Appearances

Industry Insights: Q&A with Supply Chain SVP David Meeks. Featured in Continental Battery Systems Blog

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Work History

2-2024
Chief Supply Chain Officer at Continental Battery Systems
8-2022 - 4-2024
Senior Vice President Supply Chain at Continental Battery Systems
10-2021 - 8-2022
Chief Operating Officer at 51 Texas Capital
3-2021 - 1-2022
Vice President Operations & Supply Chain at Safe Life Defense
6-2019 - 9-2020
Chief Operating Officer at Summit Electric Supply

Education

Education details unavailable from Columbus State University

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Insights For Selling To David

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with David is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from David

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will David move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can David take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And David

Personality Compatibility


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