Gordon Caine

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DISC Type : ci

General Manager at Apleona

Quainton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Gordon Caine is a General Manager at Apleona and a hospitality professional with a degree from the University of Oxford. His career is marked by managing operations for high-profile events at prestigious venues, consistently focusing on exceeding client expectations through meticulous planning and front-of-house team leadership.

Gordon demonstrates a keen interest in staying informed on global events and financial markets, actively following major news sources such as BBC News and financial institutions like Credit Suisse. This suggests he values being aware of current global and economic trends.

He has managed events and retail operations within iconic royal venues, including Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Value Driven

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Topics They Care About

High-Profile Events
His career showcases extensive experience delivering major events for corporate clients at prestigious venues like Buckingham Palace and for press launches.
Operational Excellence
Has a proven track record of overseeing complex front-of-house operations, managing large teams, and ensuring events are delivered to the highest standard.
Client Experience
His previous roles consistently emphasize designing and delivering operations to meet and exceed the expectations of high-stakes clients.

Media Appearances

Gordon has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2017
General Manager at Apleona
11-2015 - 2-2017
Senior Operations Manager at "rhubarb"
6-2015 - 11-2015
Operations Manager at Ampersand CH&Co
8-2011 - 5-2015
Regional Events Manager at BaxterStorey
6-2008 - 8-2011
Events and Hospitality Manager - Marks and Spencer at BaxterStorey

Education

1996 - 1999
BA Hons from University of Oxford
Education details unavailable from Woodhouse Sixth Form College

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Exp : 25 Location : Quainton, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Senior Designation : General Manager at Apleona
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Insights For Selling To Gordon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Be prepared for a lot of questions, answer them objectively
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gordon is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gordon

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Gordon move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Gordon take some risk or not?

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

You And Gordon

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