Jamie Burrows

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Professional development at Career Break

Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jamie is a senior leader and coach with a diverse background managing teams through change and growth in the automotive, agriculture, and construction sectors. He holds a CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership. Colleagues describe him as personable, dedicated, and a passionate motivator known for his people-first leadership.

Jamie has a deep interest in personal and professional growth, having dedicated a recent career break to completing Level 2 and pursuing Level 3 Counselling Skills. He is also certified in Mental Health First Aid, showing a commitment to supporting the well-being of others.

He made a defining career transition from leading new car strategy at a motor group to managing a large-scale branch in the agricultural industry.

Personality Overview

Confident

Impact-Oriented

Friendly Challenger

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation.

Topics They Care About

People Development
His career is centered on developing people, building their confidence, and creating environments where individuals feel valued and supported to grow.
Leadership with Clarity
He champions a leadership style focused on cutting through noise and making complex situations simple so teams understand what matters most.
Emotional Intelligence
His professional headline explicitly lists "Emotionally Intelligent Leadership" as a core focus, emphasizing listening, support, and calm authority.

Media Appearances

Jamie has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Professional development at Career Break
10-2024 - 9-2025
Branch Manager at Jewson
6-2021 - 7-2024
Branch Manager at Thurlow Nunn Standen Ltd.
12-2019 - 4-2021
Group New Car Manager - Audi Division at Marriott Motor Group
5-2019 - 11-2019
Acting Head of Business at Marriott Motor Group

Education

2018 - 2019
CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership from Alliance Manchester Business School
2-1997 - 12-2020
Certifications from Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre

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Exp : 28 Location : Ipswich, England, United Kingdom Job Level : N/A Designation : Professional development at Career Break
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Insights For Selling To Jamie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jamie is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jamie

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jamie move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Jamie take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Jamie

Personality Compatibility


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