Nick Lakin

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Group Director of Corporate Affairs at Kingfisher plc

Greater Leicester Area, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Enthusiastic

Full Of Energy

Informal

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

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Work History

11-2017 - 4-2025
Group Director of Corporate Affairs at Kingfisher plc
5-2013 - 11-2017
Group Head of Government Affairs; promoted to Director of Government Affairs & Communities (2015) at Kingfisher plc
8-2010 - 5-2013
Head of Corporate Responsibility & Commercial Communications at Molson Coors Bewing Company (UK & Ireland)
6-2007 - 8-2010
Vice President Marketplace & Community, Corporate Responsibility at E.ON
6-2002 - 6-2007
Head of Retail Communications at E.ON UK

Education

1993 - 1996
Law from Newcastle University

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Insights For Selling To Nick

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nick is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nick

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nick move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Nick take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Nick

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