James Bowman

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DISC Type : ci

President at Bowman Precision Tooling

Brantford, Ontario, Canada

Overview

James Bowman is the President of Bowman Precision Tooling, a global supplier of automotive metal stamping dies. With over 30 years of industry experience and a Tool and Die diploma from Mohawk College, he leads his companys focus on advanced materials like high-strength steel and aluminum for major automotive suppliers.

He is a prominent figure in the North American tooling industry, having served as president of the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association. He is actively involved in solving industry-wide challenges and shaping its future through his current role as Co-Chair of the MEMA Tooling Council.

He spearheads research and development initiatives, including a notable collaboration with Ohio State University to predict off-center loading in sheet metal forming operations.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Curious

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

Topics They Care About

Automotive Tooling
Leads a company specializing in complex metal stamping dies for Tier 1 and Tier 2 automotive suppliers across North America and Europe.
Advanced Metal Forming
Company expertise focuses on challenging materials like Gen3, Dual Phase, TRIP, Aluminum, and Stainless Steel, indicating a specialization in modern, lightweight materials.
Industry Collaboration
Actively fosters industry advancement as Co-Chair of the MEMA Tooling Council and through R&D partnerships with universities like Ohio State.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2014
President at Bowman Precision Tooling
1-2013 - 9-2014
Vice President & General Manager at J.P. Bowman Precision Tooling
7-2012
Co-Chair at MEMA Tooling Council
2009 - 2013
Vice President & Plant Manager at J.P. Bowman Precision Tooling
2005 - 2009
Vice President & Sales Engineer at J.P. Bowman Precision Tooling

Education

1990 - 1992
Tool & Die Maker from Mohawk College
1986 - 1989
Business Management and Administration from Mohawk College

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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence
  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • 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 be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

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

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

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

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

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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