Steve Davies

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director of Strategy & Commercial at E.ON Next

Ardens Grafton, England, United Kingdom

Overview

As the Director of Strategy & Commercial at E. ON Next, Steve Davies is an executive leader with over 15 years of experience in the energy industry, specializing in commercial, strategy, and regulatory roles. He is a graduate of Aston University and is described by colleagues as smart and analytical.

Outside of his corporate role, Steve is committed to community service, acting as a voluntary Director on the Board of Trustees for a multi-academy trust of primary schools. He also previously served as a finance governor for his local primary school, leveraging his professional expertise in finance and strategy.

He applies his strategic skills to support the educational development and financial stability of primary schools in South Warwickshire.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Enthusiastic

Informal

They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.  They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

Energy Regulation
He has extensive experience leading regulation teams at E. ON, advising senior leadership, and working directly with government and economic regulators on policy.
Commercial Strategy
In his current executive role, he is responsible for leading the entire strategy and commercial function for E. ON Next.
Community Education
Volunteers as a Director on the Board of Trustees for Arden Forest Multi Academy Trust, contributing his strategic and financial expertise to a portfolio of primary schools.

Media Appearances

Steve has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024
Director of Strategy & Commercial at E.ON Next
3-2024
Director - Board of Trustees at Arden Forest CofE Multi Academy Trust
4-2019 - 10-2024
Head of Regulation at E.ON UK
1-2017 - 4-2019
Head of Wholesale Market Regulation at E.ON UK
1-2011 - 1-2017
Energy Policy Development Manager at E.ON UK

Education

2000 - 2004
Managerial and Adminsitrative Studies from Aston University

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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steve is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steve

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Steve

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