Dean Braden

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Water Quality Technician at Gippsland Water

Australia

Overview

Dean is a Water Quality Technician with extensive experience in operational management, including a 22-year tenure as CEO of C-Tech Services. Educated at Deakin University in water treatment, he has a proven track record of managing teams, streamlining operations, and implementing disinfection systems to drive business growth.

Outside of his professional focus on water safety, Dean has a background as an assistant tennis professional. He appears to be a reflective individual, taking time to appreciate the work that goes into providing essential community services and sharing scientific insights related to his field.

In the first month of his current role, he drove an average of over 1, 600 kilometers weekly to manage water treatment systems.

Personality Overview

Value Seeker

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Water Quality Safety
His current role and recent posts focus on ensuring the delivery of safe, clean drinking water to communities in compliance with regulatory standards.
Disinfection Systems
As CEO of C-Tech Services, he was deeply involved in the programming of disinfection systems and shares scientific posts about how they function.
Operational Efficiency
His background as an Operations Manager and his stated skills highlight a focus on streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and managing teams effectively.

Media Appearances

Dean has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Water Quality Technician at Gippsland Water
8-2017 - 9-2025
Director at ECA Australasia
7-2023 - 11-2024
Operations Manager at Sproutwell Greenhouses
11-2001 - 6-2023
CEO at C-Tech Services Pty Ltd
1-1999 - 10-2001
Assistant Tennis Professional at Court Coverage

Education

2002 - 2003
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician from Deakin University
1993 - 1998
High School from Cranbourne Secondary College

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Exp : 26 Location : Australia Job Level : N/A Designation : Water Quality Technician at Gippsland Water
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Insights For Selling To Dean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Back up any claims with data and numbers
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dean is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dean

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dean move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Dean take some risk or not?

  • They can take risk if they are convinced that they have analyzed the circumstances well.


You And Dean

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