Matt Taylor (BSc Hons / CP-FS / CEnvH / FCIEH)

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Global Senior Manager Food Consulting at NSF

Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Matt is a global leader in environmental health with over 25 years of experience at NSF, where he is the Global Senior Manager for Food Consulting. He specializes in strategy, compliance, and crisis prevention for international brands. Colleagues describe him as a professional and dependable leader who is not afraid to step out of his comfort zone.

Originally from the UK, Matt relocated to the US in 2021 and now leads NSFs North American team while supporting a global footprint that includes recent travel to Saudi Arabia. He is a passionate advocate for his team and enjoys good music. One of his specialist skills is playing the bass guitar.

Unique fact: He combines his professional and personal passions by aiming to "rock out to safe food & good music. "

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Very Quick

Impact-Driven

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They are not focused on building rapport and relationships. More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.

Topics They Care About

Global Food Safety
With 25+ years of experience, he leads global consulting teams at NSF, helping brands navigate risk and compliance in regions like North America, the UK, and the Middle East.
Brand Protection
He focuses on providing strategic advice on technical and legal compliance to protect brand reputation for retailers, restaurants, and manufacturers.
Team Leadership
He frequently expresses pride and appreciation for his team at NSF and is described by colleagues as a dependable leader who can be relied upon to step up.

Media Appearances

Matthew Taylor – NSF Expert Profile. Featured in NSF International

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Work History

11-2023
Global Senior Manager Food Consulting at NSF
12-2021 - 12-2023
Senior Manager Food Consulting North America at NSF
7-2017 - 12-2021
Head Of Consulting at NSF
6-2005 - 2-2012
Consultant at NSF Food Safety & Quality (UK)
9-2000 - 6-2005
Safety Advisor at NSF Food Safety & Quality (UK)

Education

9-1997 - 6-2000
Bachelor of Science - BS from Leeds Beckett University
1990 - 1996
Biology from Brunts Upper School Mansfield

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Insights For Selling To Matt

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Matt is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Matt

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Matt move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Matt take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Matt

Personality Compatibility


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