Kerris McKinlay

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Co-Founder & Consultant Development Advisor at Kiwi Red

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Overview

Kerris McKinlay is the Co-Founder and Consultant Development Advisor at Kiwi Red, where she specializes in designing bespoke corporate training programs. She leverages a diverse background, including service as a Royal Navy Medical Assistant and degrees in Zoology and Paramedicine from the University of Glasgow and Glasgow Caledonian University, to bridge research with actionable strategy for global clients.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Challenger

Direct & Candid

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Training Design
Her primary role at Kiwi Red involves leading the design of customized corporate training content and learning materials for a worldwide client base.
Consultant Development
As an advisor, she has extensive experience mentoring experienced consultants, helping them structure their expertise into commercially viable training programs.
Work-Life Balance
She recently posted about the importance of taking a break from screens to go for a walk with her dogs in nature to reset.

Media Appearances

Kerris has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Co-Founder & Consultant Development Advisor at Kiwi Red
1-2023 - 8-2025
Consultant Development Advisor at Freelance ⎥
2-2022 - 8-2025
Senior Professional Research Editor at Freelance ⎥
8-2015 - 2-2020
Medical Assistant at Royal Navy

Education

9-2021 - 7-2024
Bachelor's degree from Glasgow Caledonian University
9-2009 - 7-2013
BSc Hons from University of Glasgow

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Insights For Selling To Kerris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kerris is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kerris

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kerris move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Kerris take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Kerris

Personality Compatibility


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