Russell Cool

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Director of Operations at Minor Hotels

Australia

Overview

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Personality Overview

Long-term Focused

Results Focused

Fast-paced

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  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.

Topics They Care About

Russell has no verified topics they care about

Media Appearances

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Work History

6-2025
Director of Operations at Minor Hotels
2-2025
Director of Franchise at Minor Hotels
6-2022 - 12-2024
Head of Operations at La Vie Hotels & Resorts
2-2020 - 6-2022
Regional General Manager - VIC & SA at Minor Hotels
8-2017 - 1-2020
Area General Manager at ONYX Hospitality Group

Education

1994 - 1994
International Operations from Gold Coast College of Business
1991 - 1992
Education details unavailable from St Michael's College

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Insights For Selling To Russell

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • 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 Russell 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 Russell

  • 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 Russell move?

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

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

You And Russell

Personality Compatibility


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