Michael Boback

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DISC Type : C

Head of IT Systems Procurement at Deutsche Bahn

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Overview

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Personality Overview

ROI Driven

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Information Seeker

They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.  Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

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Work History

8-2018
Head of IT Systems Procurement at Deutsche Bahn
9-2015 - 7-2018
Head of DB International Procurement Office Asia at Deutsche Bahn / Schenker China Ltd
1-2015 - 8-2015
Head of Internationalization T at Deutsche Bahn AG
1-2011 - 12-2014
Head of International Procurement at Deutsche Bahn AG
1-2009 - 12-2010
Coordination International Procurement Teams at Deutsche Bahn AG

Education

1995 - 1999
BA (Hons) from Anglia Ruskin University

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Exp : 16 Location : Berlin, Berlin, Germany Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of IT Systems Procurement at Deutsche Bahn
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Keep some extra margin while sharing pricing, they are likely to negotiate later

DONT's

  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Michael

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