The Biz Dev 100: Richard Carroll, business development director, Equator Group
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Richard Carroll: Equator Group
Below is Richard Carroll, one of those at the top of their field who work in the UK biz dev sector.
Name: Richard Carroll
Job Title: Business development director
Agency: Equator Group
What were your highlights of last year?
Building strong relationships and creating fantastic opportunities with some great people and business.
What has been your most memorable win - and why?
In a previous role, I was firstly tasked with completing the RFP for a major Global Bluechip organisation. I then developed all of our planning efforts, working with the strategy team to shape our 'local' proposal response. Lastly I worked with my EMEA counterparts to create the complete story.
This was one of the most memorable based on the name of the client, and that I had only been part of the business for a short period of time.
How would you describe your approach to business development?
A stealth hunter who spends as much time reviewing the industry landscape as I do chasing calls and meetings.
It's no longer,' who you know,' but 'what you know.'
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
If you get an email response then call back straight away.
What would be your number one tip to anyone starting in business development?
Get ready for the knocks as there will be far more of them than wins.
What is your new business soundtrack?
Don’t Stop Believin!
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