Simon Bardell

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Branch Manager at SIG plc

Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Experienced Branch Manager in the plumbing, heating, and roofing industry, with a strong background in operations and contract management at companies like SIG plc and Wolseley UK. He has a proven track record of managing branches and supporting new manager inductions.

He is passionate about community engagement and frequently organizes in-branch activities to raise money for charities, including Band of Builders. This demonstrates a commitment to supporting tradespeople and giving back to the industry he serves.

Unique Fact: He is dedicated to nurturing new talent in the industry, making a point of "helping our future roofers whenever I can. "

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Process Oriented

Tough To Convince

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

Supporting Tradespeople
Actively raises money for charities like Band of Builders and expresses a passion for helping the next generation of roofers succeed.
Charity Fundraising
Organizes customer events and product sales at his branch to raise funds and awareness for various charitable causes.
Customer Engagement
Uses creative in-store activities and promotions, such as contests and new product showcases, to build strong relationships with customers.

Media Appearances

Simon has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2023
Branch Manager at SIG plc
9-2014 - 1-2023
Branch Manager at Wolseley UK
3-2012 - 9-2014
site manager at argos clearance bargains

Education

Education details unavailable from Doncaster college

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Exp : 14 Location : Northampton, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Middle Designation : Branch Manager at SIG plc
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Insights For Selling To Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Simon is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Simon

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Simon move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Simon take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Simon

Personality Compatibility


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