Lisa Van der Watt

Critic
DISC Type : C

Relocation Manager at CSP Group

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Overview

Lisa van der Watt is a Relocation Manager at CSP Group with over a decade of industry experience and 22 years living as an expat in Dubai. Originally from South Africa, she specializes in human-centered relocations in the EMEA region. Colleagues note her warm, honest, and client-focused approach to simplifying complex moves.

Having moved to Dubai for a one-year stint that turned into two decades, she has a deep personal understanding of the expat experience. Lisa is a pet owner with a cat and dog and is passionate about helping newcomers build a life, sharing her knowledge of hidden local gems.

She views a smooth, well-supported relocation as a powerful message that a company genuinely cares about its people, making it a key part of employer branding.

Personality Overview

Critic

Information Seeker

ROI Driven

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions.

Topics They Care About

Dubai Expat Life
After 22 years in Dubai, she offers deep insights on everything from navigating the city to finding the best vets, helping new residents build a genuine life.
Cultural Integration
Emphasizes the importance of respecting local customs and embracing Dubai's diversity, advising clients to be curious and open-minded to successfully adapt.
Holistic Relocation
Focuses on supporting the entire family unit, assisting with not just paperwork but also school searches, home finding, and settling-in services to ensure a smooth transition.

Media Appearances

Lisa has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2024
Relocation Manager at CSP Group
12-2022 - 5-2024
Licencing Manager at CSP Group
10-2018 - 1-2023
Client Account Manager | EMEA | MENA | APAC at EER
8-2016 - 9-2018
Relocation & Mobility Consultant at Helpxpat Relocation Services
5-2018 - 8-2018
Relocation Consultant at Santa Fe Relocation

Education

2020 - 2020
Certificate from EuRa
1994 - 1996
NDIP: Business Administration from Port Elizabeth Technikon

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Insights For Selling To Lisa

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Tell them what ROI they can expect

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lisa is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lisa

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lisa move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Lisa take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Lisa

Personality Compatibility


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