Kimberley Kingsborough

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DISC Type : i

Manager - Major Initiatives at SA Water

Greater Adelaide Area, Australia

Overview

Kimberley is a strategic planning and sustainability professional with experience across the utilities, higher education, and government sectors. She is known for her ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and translate large goals into actionable plans. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology from the University of South Australia.

Outside of work, Kimberley is a co-founder of the "Bun Club Adelaide, " a group of friends who taste and rate hot cross buns from local bakeries, sharing their findings on social media. She has also participated in running events, including marathons and parkruns.

Unique fact: She is an influential local food critic for Adelaides hot cross buns, with bakeries seeking her groups feedback to perfect their recipes.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Strategic Planning
Her career has focused on establishing strategic planning frameworks, business plans, and governance structures in various organizations.
Sustainability
Passionate about ensuring a thriving future for all generations, she has held roles like Senior Manager of Strategy & Sustainability at SA Water.
Local Bakeries
As a co-founder of the "Bun Club Adelaide, " she actively supports and engages with local independent bakeries in South Australia.

Media Appearances

Kimberley has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Manager - Major Initiatives at SA Water
6-2023 - 6-2025
Senior Manager Strategy & Sustainability at SA Water
2-2023 - 6-2023
Strategy & Planning Manager - Resilient Water Futures at SA Water
7-2014 - 5-2017
Strategy and Planning Manager - External Relations at University of Adelaide
3-2013 - 5-2014
Operational and Planning Manager at General Medical Council

Education

2003 - 2006
Bachelor of Psychology from University of South Australia

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Insights For Selling To Kimberley

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kimberley is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kimberley

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kimberley move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Kimberley take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Kimberley

Personality Compatibility


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