Dwayne Miller

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Interim Chief Operations Officer at DELI LITES IRELAND

Penrith, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Dwayne Miller is a seasoned FMCG professional with 30 years of experience in manufacturing and technical leadership, currently serving as the Chief Operations Officer at DELI LITES. He specializes in site turnarounds and driving profitability through cost reduction. People who have worked with him describe him as tenacious, driven, and supportive.

Outside of his corporate roles, Dwayne is the co-owner and director of the Kendal Whisky Festival. This venture aligns with his interest in the broader spirits industry, including major companies like Diageo, and provides a platform for enthusiasts and novices to explore whiskies from around the world.

His Kendal Whisky Festival was featured in "The Times" as one of the top things to do in the UK during the winter.

Personality Overview

Fast-Paced

Vision Oriented

Challenger

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing Excellence
His career is focused on enhancing manufacturing operations through continuous improvement, lean methodologies, and ensuring compliance to drive profitability.
Cost Reduction
He explicitly states that he adds value by identifying opportunities to drive improvement that lead to significant cost reductions for the business.
Whisky Events
As the co-owner of the successful Kendal Whisky Festival, he is passionate about creating large-scale events for whisky connoisseurs and enthusiasts.

Media Appearances

Dwayne Miller - Interim Chief Operations Officer at Deli Lites Ireland. Featured in TheOrg

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Work History

11-2025
Interim Chief Operations Officer at DELI LITES IRELAND
1-2025 - 9-2025
Interim Head of Projects at THE REAL WRAP CO. LTD
7-2024 - 1-2025
Interim Head of Operations at THE REAL WRAP CO. LTD
4-2024
Co-Owner / Director at Kendal Whisky Festival & Events Ltd.
2-2023 - 3-2024
Interim Head of Operations at Oscar Mayer Group UK

Education

Food & Consumer Management from Carlisle College

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Insights For Selling To Dwayne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dwayne is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dwayne

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dwayne move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Dwayne take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Dwayne

Personality Compatibility


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