Nicole Cotton

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Co Founder and Director of Social Style Pro at Social Style Pro

London Area, United Kingdom

Overview

Nicole Cotton is the Co-founder and Director of Social Style Pro, a consultancy she started after a successful career as a senior womenswear designer for brands like Marks and Spencer. She leverages her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Derby and her design background to help independent businesses grow through social media management and training.

As a hands-on business owner, Nicole is familiar with the administrative challenges that founders face, such as managing finances and tax returns. People who have worked with her praise her for her amazing advice and fabulously stylish creative work, reflecting her past experience in the fashion industry.

Nicole made a significant career pivot from being a senior fashion designer for major high-street retailers to co-founding her own social media agency.

Personality Overview

ROI Conscious

Judgemental

Demanding

They respond well to confident salespeople.  They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.

Topics They Care About

Supporting Independents
Her company, Social Style Pro, is dedicated to helping independent businesses and entrepreneurs develop their online presence and connect with customers.
Instagram for Business
She frequently runs specialized workshops for business owners, including beginners' courses and sessions for authors, to help them leverage Instagram for professional growth.
Content Strategy
Offers a 'Content Bootcamp' and strategic services to help brands create and schedule effective social media content, emphasizing a jargon-free, practical approach.

Media Appearances

Nicole has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2018
Co Founder and Director of Social Style Pro at Social Style Pro
7-2017 - 6-2018
Freelance Designer at Mel Nason
2-2007 - 12-2016
Senior Designer at Marks and Spencer
2002 - 2007
Designer at Monsoon Accessorize
2-2001 - 9-2001
Design assistant at Sara Berman

Education

2017 - 2017
Social Media Marketing from Digital Mums
1998 - 2002
Bachelor of Arts - BA from University of Derby

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Nicole

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Refer to testimonials from others in similar positions
  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicole is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicole

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicole move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Nicole take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Nicole

Personality Compatibility


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