Sean Holmes

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Head of Systems and InfoSec at Octopus Electric Vehicles

Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Sean Holmes is the Head of Systems and InfoSec at Octopus Electric Vehicles, leveraging a strong background in IT, business analysis, and process optimization. A BCS Qualified Business Analyst and PRINCE2 Practitioner, he has experience across start-ups and large corporations. Colleagues describe him as enthusiastic, talented, dedicated, and customer-focused.

Outside of his technical roles, Sean is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, having previously served as the Chair of the BMW Group UK PRIDE Employee Network. He often speaks about the importance of bringing ones authentic self to the workplace and creating environments where diverse talents are celebrated.

He was instrumental in organizing BMWs participation in Pride in London, an event he describes as one of the greatest days of his career.

Personality Overview

Friendly Yet Blunt

Hard To Convince

Persuasive & Assertive

They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information.  They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Topics They Care About

Systems & InfoSec
As the Head of Systems and InfoSec for a rapidly growing electric vehicles company, this is his core professional focus.
LGBTQIA+ Advocacy
Served as Chair of the BMW UK PRIDE Employee Network, demonstrating a deep commitment to supporting LGBTQIA+ employees and fostering an inclusive work environment.
Process Optimization
His profile highlights a passion for process streamlining and optimisation, backed by his qualification as a BCS Qualified Business Analyst.

Media Appearances

Sean has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Head of Systems and InfoSec at Octopus Electric Vehicles
10-2021 - 1-2023
Systems Manager at Octopus Electric Vehicles
1-2020 - 10-2021
PRIDE Network Chair at BMW UK
9-2017 - 10-2021
Sales Analysis Manager at BMW UK
8-2015 - 8-2017
IT Systems Analyst at BMW Financial Services (GB) Ltd

Education

2000 - 2005
GCSE from The Downs School & Sixth Form, Berkshire

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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary
  • Leverage 'negging', or the art of asking negative questions like "you must not be convinced yet..."
  • Build rapport slwly without rushing, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously. They are easily deterred

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sean

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Sean

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