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James Rushton

Cheerleader · DISC type Is
Business Development Executive at SCC
📍 Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

James is a Business Development Executive at SCC, specializing in financial services, consulting, and managed services. His experience includes roles at Ascendion and IBM, where he honed his sales skills. A recommendation highlights his collaborative nature and competitive drive to achieve results, describing him as a rare breed who continuously learns.

Recently, James took five months off between roles to recharge, which included a spontaneous solo trip. He is also an active runner, having recently completed a 5K city run. He enjoys challenging himself both personally and professionally, always pushing to finish strong in his endeavors.

He has a unique career path, having started as a qualified Electrician before transitioning into technology and finance.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Business Development Executive
Job Level
Junior
Location
Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How James shows up

Cheerful
Considerate
Story-Driven

Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. They are more likely to go for proven solutions.

Priorities

Topics James cares about

Fintech Partnerships
He follows collaborations in the banking sector, like the one between ApTap and Lloyds Bank, believing partnerships deliver the best outcomes for clients.
AI in Engineering
Shared an update on his former company's rebrand to Ascendion, highlighting its position as a frontrunner in AI-driven engineering solutions.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
Business Development Executive
SCC
2-2023 - 10-2025
Business Development Manager
Ascendion
4-2021 - 2-2023
Business Development Specialist EMEA
IBM
10-2014 - 3-2021
Electrician/Account manager
Eyre Group
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2014 - 2018
Electrician
JTL
Selling Skills and Sales Operations
IBM Global Sales School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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