Neil Rogers

Doer
DISC Type : ds

Director of Sales & Marketing at Corrosion Materials

Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States

Overview

Neil Rogers is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Corrosion Materials, leveraging extensive experience in strategic account development and solution selling for specialty metals. An alumnus of the University of Illinois with an MBA from DePaul, he has a proven history of managing key product lines like nickel and titanium. Colleagues describe him as polished, a strong leader, and a team player.

Neil maintains a connection to his alma mater, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, listing the university among his interests. This suggests a continued affinity for the schools community and events.

He is considered a well-respected expert and a "wealth of knowledge" within the niche nickel alloy industry.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Risk-Accepting

Fast-paced

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Corrosion Resistant Alloys
As the Director of Sales & Marketing for Corrosion Materials, this is his core business focus and he actively posts about product availability.
Strategic Account Development
A key specialty listed in his professional profile and a primary focus in his previous director-level roles at Castle Metals.
Solution Selling
This is a core part of his sales philosophy, highlighted as a specialty and reinforced by a recommendation praising his focus on value-added solutions.

Media Appearances

Neil has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2016
Director of Sales & Marketing at Corrosion Materials
7-2013 - 2-2016
Branch Manager at Corrosion Materials
1-2012 - 6-2013
Director of Business Development at Castle Metals
2-2009 - 1-2012
Director of Strategic Accounts at Castle Metals
3-2005 - 2-2009
Marketing Manager, Nickel & Titanium at Castle Metals

Education

MBA from DePaul Driehaus College of Business
1977 - 1981
BS from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Exp : 44 Location : Bolingbrook, Illinois, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Sales & Marketing at Corrosion Materials
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Insights For Selling To Neil

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Neil is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Neil

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Neil move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Neil take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Neil

Personality Compatibility


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