Sir Simon Clarke

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Director at Onward

London, England, United Kingdom

Overview

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Personality Overview

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

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Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2025
Director at Onward
9-2022 - 10-2022
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
9-2021 - 9-2022
Chief Secretary to the Treasury at HM Treasury
2-2020 - 9-2020
Minister of State for Local Government and Regional Growth at Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
7-2019 - 2-2020
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury at HM Treasury

Education

2003 - 2006
Master of Arts - MA from University of Oxford
2006 - 2007
Graduate Diploma in Law from Oxford Brookes University

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Exp : 8 Location : London, England, United Kingdom Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at Onward
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Insights For Selling To Sir Simon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Sir Simon is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Sir Simon

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Sir Simon move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Sir Simon take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Sir Simon

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