Hector Ross

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DISC Type : c

Managing Partner at The Signet Collection

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Hector Ross is the Managing Partner and co-founder of The Signet Collection, a group of luxury boutique hotels. With a background at Longshot Limited developing the Beaverbrook hotel, he focuses on transforming historic UK properties. He is described by colleagues as someone who is great at seeing the bigger picture and driving results.

His passion for the hospitality industry began at a young age, working in pubs and hotels during his school holidays. This early experience fueled his career and his focus on creating unique and meaningful hotel experiences for guests, blending heritage with modern luxury.

He launched The Signet Collection with the successful opening of The Mitre Hampton Court, the first of several planned acquisitions.

Personality Overview

Systematic

Cautious & Analytical

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Topics They Care About

Boutique Hotel Development
He co-founded The Signet Collection to acquire and reposition unique UK properties, such as The Mitre Hampton Court and The Retreat at Elcot Park.
Guest Experience
His professional focus is on creating meaningful hotels and memorable experiences that go beyond a standard stay, a core part of The Signet Collection's brand.
Talent Recruitment
He is actively involved in hiring for key roles to build a strong team, recently seeking a Learning & Development guru and a Quantity Surveyor.

Media Appearances

Inspired by Leaders - Hector Ross, Founder, The Signet Collection. Featured in YouTube

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Inspired by Leaders – Hector Ross, Founder, The Signet Collection. Featured in EP Insights

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The Signet Collection unveils plans for second hotel. Featured in Hotel Designs

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Work History

11-2019
Managing Partner at The Signet Collection
6-2018
Partner at Ross & Ross Consultancy
1-2010
Partner at Dee Valley Farms
6-2019 - 11-2020
Executive Board Member at Longshot Limited
11-2014 - 12-2019
Chief Operating Officer at Longshot Limited

Education

1999 - 2001
Education details unavailable from Newcastle University
1996 - 2000
Education details unavailable from Stowe School, Buckinghamshire

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Insights For Selling To Hector

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • Keep some extra margin in hand as they will likely negotiate the pricing

DONT's

  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hector is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hector

  • 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 Hector move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Hector take some risk or not?

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


You And Hector

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