Lee Smith

Dynamic and results-oriented Business Development Manager with 18+ years of success in strategic sales, territory management, and new business generation. Proven ability to exceed targets, identify market gaps, and launch best-selling products. Possesses strong consultative selling skills, technical liaison experience, and a track record of building and managing reseller networks.

Eager to leverage extensive sales expertise and project background to drive significant growth in new customer relationships and sales opportunities for the solar and renewables sector at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Area Sales Manager – Southern Region at Wicksteed Leisure Ltd (2026-05 – 2026-08)

• Orchestrated territory and account management for public and private sector playground and recreational space opportunities across four southern counties (Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey & West Sussex), liaising effectively with local authorities, contractors, and landscape professionals.
• Conducted in-depth technical site surveys to evaluate specifications and location requirements, delivering precise CAD-supported proposals, tenders, and costings.

Regional Sales Manager (West) at Robust UK Limited (2024-10 – 2026-03)

• Attained over 80% of annual targets within the first year by applying consultative selling techniques to a new product landscape.
• Successfully reactivated lapsed accounts and expanded the customer database through targeted, value-led outreach, fostering market expansion.
• Collaborated with engineering and R&D teams to ensure fire-rated steel doors and technical specifications met stringent regulatory and design requirements.
• Managed the technical workflow between customers and the engineering department, ensuring accurate CAD drawing delivery for project specifications.
• Identified and converted high-value construction project leads utilizing Barbour ABI and LinkedIn.
• Managed extensive travel covering the West and South West of England plus the whole of Wales.

Business Development Manager at Bodet Time Limited (2008-03 – 2024-09)

• Consistently exceeded sales targets across a 16-year tenure, regularly recognised as a top sales performer.
• Undertook detailed on-site technical surveys to assess signal strength and system integrity in challenging environments.
• Successfully onboarded and managed a network of third-party resellers, thereby expanding market reach.
• Identified a market gap and proposed an IP-based audio system that became the company's best-selling product line, driving product innovation.
• Mentored sales colleagues and provided technical and sales training throughout the latter half of tenure.
• Covered a large geographical territory including West Midlands, Wales, M4 Corridor, and parts of London.

Area Account Manager – Time & Attendance at Bodet Limited (2005-08 – 2008-03)

• Managed full-cycle sales for Access Control and Time & Attendance systems across a diverse regional territory.

GCE 'O' Levels in Mathematics and English

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