George Perkins

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Commercial Director at The Box Factory Limited

Northampton y alrededores, Reino Unido, United Kingdom

Overview

George Perkins is the Commercial Director at The Box Factory Ltd, a company he has been with since 2011. He has been instrumental in the companys growth, rising from production roles to his current leadership position. He holds a Bachelor of Science from Liverpool John Moores University and is certified in HACCP for Food Manufacturing.

His career began with a focus on environmental sustainability during an internship at Bentley Motors. There, he was responsible for calculating and formulating strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of the logistics function, showing an early interest in sustainable business practices and supply chain efficiency.

Unique fact: George has dedicated his entire post-graduate career to a single company, progressing from the factory floor to the boardroom over more than a decade.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Curious

Assertive

They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.

Topics They Care About

Business Growth
He has been described as "instrumental in the growth of the business" upon his promotion to Commercial Director after 12 years with the company.
Food Safety Compliance
Holds a Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing, a critical standard for packaging suppliers in the food and beverage industry.
Sustainable Logistics
His early career involved calculating and reducing carbon emissions for the inbound logistics team at Bentley Motors, demonstrating an interest in environmental impact.

Media Appearances

George has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Commercial Director at The Box Factory Limited
1-2019 - 8-2025
Commercial Manager at The Box Factory Limited
7-2014 - 1-2019
Production and QA/BRC Representative at The Box Factory Limited
6-2013 - 7-2013
Logistics Planning Team at Bentley Motors Ltd

Education

2018 - 2018
Management Development Program from Hult Ashridge Executive Education
2011 - 2014
Bachelor of Science (BSc) Hons from Liverpool John Moores University

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Exp : 11 Location : Northampton y alrededores, Reino Unido, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Commercial Director at The Box Factory Limited
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Insights For Selling To George

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with George is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from George

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will George move?

  • They like to be detailed and take their time to arrive at decisions.
  • Can George take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And George

Personality Compatibility


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