Shaun Gill

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Head of Engineering at Paneltex Ltd

Kingston Upon Hull, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Shaun Gill is the Head of Engineering at Paneltex Ltd, a prominent commercial vehicle bodybuilder. His career is rooted in engineering management within the manufacturing sector, including previous leadership roles at Montracon Limited. He is a graduate of the University of Humberside and Lincolnshire, where he studied Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.

Shaun is deeply committed to fundraising for Cancer Research in memory of his mother. He actively undertakes significant physical challenges to support this cause, demonstrating immense personal dedication. He has participated in events like the Hull 10K and the demanding Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge.

He channels personal loss into positive action by consistently participating in endurance events to raise money for a cause he cares about.

Personality Overview

Price-Sensitive

Systematic

Not Easily Convinced

They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.  They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point.

Topics They Care About

Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing
His entire career, including his current role as Head of Engineering at Paneltex, has been focused on the design and manufacturing of commercial vehicles and trailers.
Engineering Management
He has a proven track record of leading engineering and manufacturing departments, overseeing production lines, and managing technical operations in multiple companies.
Cancer Research Fundraising
He is personally driven to raise money for Cancer Research, participating in multiple charity events like the Hull 10K in memory of his mother.

Media Appearances

Shaun has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Head of Engineering at Paneltex Ltd
6-2022 - 11-2025
Automotive Engineering Manager (Design and Group Manufacturing) at Paneltex Ltd
8-2019 - 6-2022
Manufacturing Engineering Manager at Paneltex Ltd
1-2013 - 6-2019
Engineering Manager at Montracon Limited
6-1998 - 1-2013
Technical and Quality Manager at YMC solutions (Thurston Group)

Education

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering from University of Humberside and Lincolnshire
GNVQ Advanced Mechanical Engineering from Hull College

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Insights For Selling To Shaun

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same
  • Emphasise more on facts and measurable benefits

DONT's

  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them
  • Avoid rushing them, be polite and patient
  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Shaun is

  • Confidence that the product provides ROI, effective pricing and process adherence matter the most to them.

  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Shaun

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Shaun move?

  • They can move at a reasonable pace while making their decisions if they have the necessary information.

  • Can Shaun take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Shaun

Personality Compatibility


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