Dave Freeman
Practical FMCG sales and negotiation coaching for drinks businesses
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About
Dave Freeman is the founder of It's Not What You Think and brings 25+ years of commercial experience across FMCG drinks sales, field sales, account management, and hospitality-linked routes to market. His work focuses on the conversations that decide margin and growth, especially with buyers and procurement.
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Specialties
- Practical negotiation workshops for commercial teams
- Commercial conversations with procurement and buyers
- Field sales and account management execution
- Behavior change through live practice and coaching
Trusted By
- Just Eat
- Butcombe Group
- Signature Brew
- Timothy Taylor's
- FANZO
Dave’s approach is practical and behavior-led: tailored workshops, live account application, and follow-up coaching so teams do not revert to old habits. He also runs practical negotiation training designed to strengthen confidence, structure, and commercial outcomes in real meetings.
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