Tim O'Brien, MBA

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Branch Manager at Edgen Murray

Greater St. Louis, United States

Overview

Tim OBrien is the Branch Manager at Edgen Murray, with a career path at the company that includes roles as Assistant Branch Manager and Sales Representative. He holds an MBA with an emphasis in Supply Chain Management from Lindenwood University, underpinning his expertise in industrial distribution and logistics.

Outside of his professional life, Tim appears to value family, publicly expressing pride in his sister. His education and career have been consistently based in the St. Louis area, suggesting strong local ties and community roots.

He has built his entire career by advancing through the ranks within one company, Edgen Murray.

Personality Overview

Soft Communicator

Self-Disciplined

Perfectionist

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  Being observant comes to them naturally. They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Management
His Master of Business Administration degree from Lindenwood University had a specific emphasis in Supply Chain Management.
Industrial Sales
His career progression from Sales Representative to Branch Manager at distribution companies like Edgen Murray highlights his deep experience in this area.
Team Leadership
As a Branch Manager, he is responsible for leading a team and has actively posted about hiring for new roles.

Media Appearances

Tim has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2019
Branch Manager at Edgen Murray
4-2017 - 4-2019
Assistant Branch Manager at Edgen Murray
8-2016 - 4-2017
Sales Representative at Edgen Murray
9-2015 - 5-2016
Purchasing Agent at Supplies Network
8-2011 - 9-2015
Sales Representative at Mid-States Supply

Education

2013 - 2015
Masters of Business Administration with emphasis in Supply Chain Management from Lindenwood University
1992 - 1997
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from University of Missouri-Saint Louis

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Insights For Selling To Tim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Share a one-off customer success story but keeps the focus on highlighting objective, numerical results
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Tim is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tim

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tim move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Tim take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Tim

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