Paul Morris

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Head of Commercial and Marketing at London Borough of Redbridge

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Paul Morris is an accomplished communications professional leading the commercial and marketing programme for the London Borough of Redbridge. With a background as an award-winning journalist, he specializes in generating new income streams for local authorities. Colleagues describe him as strategic, creative, and reliable, with a compelling vision for communications.

Deeply invested in civic life, Paul focuses on social issues campaigning and has a keen interest in the governance of London boroughs. His career reflects a strong commitment to improving local communities through innovative public service, blending communications expertise with public affairs and commercial development to benefit residents.

He founded Lambeth Communications, a trading service owned by Lambeth Council, to generate a consistent income stream for the local authority.

Personality Overview

Trusting

Self-Assured

Persuader

They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies.  They prefer to ensure that they are in control of the situation. They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.


Topics They Care About

Public Sector Commercialisation
He leads Redbridge Council's Commercial Programme to identify new income sources and previously established a trading service for Lambeth Council to generate revenue.
Social Impact Campaigns
An experienced journalist specializing in social issues, he won an award for a campaign designed to increase reporting of domestic and sexual violence.
Local Government Partnerships
He previously headed communications for Local London, a partnership of eight London boroughs, demonstrating his expertise in sub-regional promotion and lobbying.

Media Appearances

Paul has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2023
Head of Commercial and Marketing at London Borough of Redbridge
3-2022 - 4-2023
Head Of Communications at London Borough of Redbridge
7-2019 - 3-2022
Head of Public Affairs and Communication/ Local London & The Thames Estuary at Local London
10-2018 - 7-2019
Assistant Director Of Communications at NHS Lambeth CCG
1-2014 - 7-2019
Head of Business and Creative Development at Lambeth Communications

Education

2018 - 2019
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing from The Institute of Direct and Digital Marketing (IDM)
CIPR diploma in Public Affairs from Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR)

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Exp : 24 Location : Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Commercial and Marketing at London Borough of Redbridge
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Insights For Selling To Paul

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Take a friendly, informal yet confident approach while pitching
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Talk about other customers and how they have derived value from your product

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions, but take a friendly and warm approach
  • Don’t rely too much on what they promise, make your own deductions
  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Paul is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Paul

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Paul move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Paul take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Paul

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