Wesley Spinks

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

General Manager at Levy

Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Wesley is a senior operations leader with over 20 years of experience in food and beverage management at premier sporting venues. Specializing in strategic mobilisation and large-scale event delivery for clients like Ascot Racecourse and multiple football clubs, he holds an HND from Norwich City College.

Outside of his operational roles, Wesley has a profound and self-professed passion for food, focusing on developing innovative culinary concepts. He maintains a strong personal connection to Norwich City Football Club, an organization he credits with teaching him a great deal.

He has led the complex operational mobilisation for major contracts including the Olympic Stadium and the Farnborough Airshow.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Optimistic

Amiable & Agreeable

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Topics They Care About

Venue Mobilisation
He has an expert track record of leading the mobilisation of major contracts for venues like Peterborough Stadium, Farnborough Airshow, and the Olympic Stadium.
Stadium Hospitality
His career is centered on managing and innovating food and beverage operations at numerous high-profile UK football clubs, including Charlton FC, Southampton FC, and Brighton FC.
Operational Leadership
A proven leader focused on achieving commercial growth and budgetary control while directing high-performing teams to deliver award-winning guest experiences.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2022
General Manager at Levy
1-2020 - 12-2022
Head of Events at Sodexo
1-2017 - 12-2019
Head of Operations at Sodexo
8-2014 - 1-2017
Mobilisation Manager at Delaware North Companies Travel Hospitality Services, Inc.
1-2012 - 8-2014
General Manager / Mobilisation at Compass Group

Education

2003 - 2005
HND from Norwich City College

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Insights For Selling To Wesley

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Wesley is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Wesley

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Wesley move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Wesley take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Wesley

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