James Roberts

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder / Director at DROPP.UK

Chester, England, United Kingdom

Overview

James is the founder of recruitment firms Quad Recruitment (pharmacy/AHP) and DROPP. UK (logistics), with over 10 years of experience in the sector. His firm earned a 2023 Chemist & Druggist award nomination, and colleagues describe him as "ridiculously efficient" and professional.

Prior to his entrepreneurial career, James served for six years as a Royal Marines Commando with the UK Ministry of Defence. His military service included various training exercises abroad and an operational tour in Afghanistan in 2010 (Op Herrick 12).

James made a significant career transition from a Royal Marines Commando to the founder of multiple successful recruitment agencies.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Long-Term Thinker

Consummate Professional

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Pharmacy Recruitment
He has over 10 years of experience in this niche, founding Quad Recruitment to place pharmacists and allied health professionals across the UK, Ireland, and the USA.
Entrepreneurship
He has founded two distinct recruitment agencies, Quad Recruitment for the medical sector and DROPP. UK for logistics, demonstrating a clear drive for building businesses from the ground up.
Logistics Staffing
His founding of DROPP. UK indicates a recent expansion and professional focus on the transport, logistics, and warehousing recruitment sector.

Media Appearances

James has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2024
Founder / Director at DROPP.UK
6-2015
Founder / Director at Quad Recruitment Ltd
6-2015
Director at Quad Recruitment Ltd
10-2012 - 5-2015
Risk Management Advisor/Internal Staffing at Salama Fikira
9-2011 - 9-2011
Events co-ordinator at Networld Sports

Education

1998 - 2004
Education details unavailable from Ellesmere College

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Insights For Selling To James

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with James is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from James

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will James move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can James take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And James

Personality Compatibility


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