Sean Rodgers

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DISC Type : ci

Head of Procurement at ODEON Cinemas Group

United Kingdom

Overview

Sean is the Group Head of Procurement & Supply Chain at ODEON Cinemas Group, leveraging his MCIPS certification and extensive experience in the field. He graduated from Sheffield Hallam University and has managed procurement for food, beverage, and packaging at firms like AB World Foods. Colleagues describe him as a "focused professional".

He actively engages with his industry by attending events like CineEurope and summits focused on inclusivity and leadership. His interests align with his professional life, following major consumer and entertainment brands such as The Walt Disney Company and The Coca-Cola Company, reflecting his immersion in the sector.

He has experience managing procurement teams and global sourcing operations in both the UK and Poland.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Example Seeker

Curious

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Cinema Procurement
Attends industry events like CineEurope to connect with suppliers and stay current on film slates, demonstrating deep engagement in the cinema and entertainment supply chain.
Inclusion in Leadership
Attended the WiHTL & DIR Inclusion Summit in 2025, showing a commitment to fostering inclusivity within professional environments.
Supplier Relationships
He emphasizes spending quality time with suppliers. Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) has been a core responsibility throughout his career.

Media Appearances

Sean has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2021
Head of Procurement at ODEON Cinemas Group
9-2019 - 9-2021
Group Procurement Manager at ODEON Cinemas Group
4-2016 - 9-2019
Procurement Manager at AB World Foods Ltd
3-2013 - 3-2016
Category Manager - Indirect Spend & 3rd Party Manufacturing at AB World Foods Ltd
7-2012 - 3-2013
Packaging Purchasing Manager at Symington's Limited

Education

2002 - 2006
BA Hons from Sheffield Hallam University

More Information

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Exp : 18 Location : United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Head of Procurement at ODEON Cinemas Group
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Insights For Selling To Sean

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share testimonials from known people and give multiple examples of product value
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Build rapport, it will come handy to handle hard questions later

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sean is

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

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sean move?

  • They like to analyze well and can take their time to reach any decisions.
  • Can Sean take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Sean

Personality Compatibility


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