Geordie Wilson

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Head of Smart Metering at Affinity Water

Hatfield, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Geordie Wilson is the Head of Smart Metering at Affinity Water, where he has built his career since a placement year. He leads the companys transition to advanced metering, focusing on empowering customers to save water and money. He is a graduate of the University of Hertfordshire with a degree in Management.

Outside of his professional role, Geordie is a passionate advocate for mens health awareness, describing it as a cause close to his heart. He also actively participates in environmental conservation, volunteering with his team for the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust.

He has spent his entire professional career at Affinity Water, progressing from an intern to a department head.

Personality Overview

Cautious & Analytical

Value Seeker

Systematic

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

Topics They Care About

Smart Metering
As Head of Smart Metering, he leads the rollout of advanced meters to empower customers and improve leak detection, a key part of the company's long-term strategy.
Water Conservation
His work is centered on helping customers better manage water usage and reducing overall demand in a water-stressed region of the UK.
Men's Health
He is a public advocate for men's health, an issue he feels strongly about, especially within a male-dominated industry.

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Work History

9-2023
Head of Smart Metering at Affinity Water
4-2022 - 9-2023
Head of Demand and Metering at Affinity Water
6-2016 - 4-2022
Project Manager at Affinity Water
10-2015 - 6-2016
Assistant Project Manager at Affinity Water
9-2014 - 10-2015
Voice of the Customer Communications Administrator & Interim Debt Coach (Placement year) at Affinity Water

Education

2011 - 2015
Management from University of Hertfordshire
2009 - 2011
Business from Seevic College

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Insights For Selling To Geordie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasize on objective proof of ROI, help them do a thorough evaluation
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing
  • Back up any claims with data and numbers

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Geordie 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 Geordie

  • 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 Geordie move?

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

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Geordie

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