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Kasey Gleeson

Malvern

Summary

I am a highly organised and reliable sales professional with extensive technical expertise in the sales of service and maintenance contracts for fire protection systems. I have a proven track record in client engagement and retention, supported by strong communication and active listening skills. I am adaptable and results-driven, consistently achieving targets while maintaining exceptional attention to detail under pressure. Moving forward, I aim to further develop my expertise, mentor and train team members, and contribute to the ongoing success of my organisation.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Service Sales Manager

Argus Fire Protection
Stourbridge
03.2025 - Current

With proven success and technical ability in my previous role, I was promoted to Service Sales Manager in March 2025. In this role, I lead a team of service sales estimators, leveraging my industry knowledge to drive team performance and exceed sales targets. My primary focus to oversee the delivery of sales proposals which offer a tailored service solutions that align with the businesses commercial requirements, the client needs and the relevant industry standards.

Key Responsibilities & Achievements:

  • Team Leadership & Development: Directed the training, development, and performance management of a high-performing service sales team. Allocated tasks based on individual strengths, optimizing team productivity and ensuring alignment with sales objectives.
  • Sales Target Achievement: Successfully led the team to consistently exceed sales targets by implementing strategies for upselling and cross-selling services, enhancing the customer value proposition and increasing revenue.
  • Technical Expertise: Provided in-depth guidance on industry servicing requirements, ensuring compliance with British Standards, NFPA, and FM regulations. The ability to share this technical foundation enhanced the team's ability to present complex service solutions to clients.
  • Commercial Strategy & Client Engagement: Analysed customer needs to create value-driven service offerings, leading to long-term client relationships and repeat business. Actively identified opportunities to improve service offerings based on customer feedback.
  • Training & Knowledge Transfer: Developed comprehensive training materials for new team members, equipping them with the knowledge required in regard to both industry standards, and workload processes.
  • Collaboration & Reporting: Collaborated closely with the service team to deliver compelling presentations to clients. Contributed to reports and presentations that communicated tailored service sales solutions.

Business development manager

Argus Fire Protection
Stourbridge
03.2023 - 03.2025
  • Demonstrated strong success in securing new service contracts, generating approximately £450,000 in new business during the 2024–2025 financial year.
  • Attended client meetings and conducted site surveys to understand individual client requirements and gather asset information, enabling the preparation of accurate and competitive service and maintenance proposals.
  • Managed relationships with existing clients to ensure high levels of satisfaction and retention, acting as a trusted point of contact to deliver solutions that met both client needs and business objectives.
  • Prepared renewal quotations for existing clients, actively identifying opportunities for upselling additional services.
  • Worked closely with the service delivery team to ensure client requirements and commercial considerations were fully captured and delivered for each project.
  • Collaborated with the Head of Sales to review and improve quotation and handover processes, introducing more efficient procedures and developing new quotation formats, scopes of work, and sales-to-service handover documentation.

Service Sales Business Development

Compco Fire Systems
Worcester
10.2018 - 03.2023
  • Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, becoming a key point of contact for clients and assisting with queries as required.
  • Provided accurate service quotations to new and existing customers and compiled detailed asset registers for all proposals by completing site surveys or liaising with clients to gather the required information and understand key project requirements.
  • Worked closely with the service team to ensure all relevant information was effectively handed over, supporting the smooth mobilisation of each contract.
  • Monitored quotations issued, orders received, lost contracts, and new leads, regularly communicating all relevant updates and performance data to the management team.

Service Sales Administrator

Compco Fire Systems
Worcester
02.2016 - 10.2018
  • Monitored quotations issued by sales team members and followed up on outstanding quotations to support conversion and timely client responses.
  • Processed new orders by gathering all relevant contract details and creating service schedules, enabling the service team to plan and deliver works effectively.
  • Allocated new business enquiries to sales team members and proactively identified new sales leads to support business growth.
  • Completed new supplier setup and PQQ documentation in line with client and compliance requirements.
  • Maintained and updated customer portals as required, ensuring verified engineer work reports were uploaded and relevant performance information was provided to clients.


Education

NVQ Level 2 - Sales with Customer Service

Heart of Worcestershire College
08.2020 - 11.2021

BTEC Level 4 Diploma - Business Administration

3aaas Academy
02.2016 - 09.2018

AS Level - Sociology, Psychology & Media Studies

Tudor Grange Academy Sixth Form
Worcester
09.2014 - 06.2015

Skills

  • Technical knowledge in the servicing requirements for various fire protection systems (BS EN 12845, TB203, BS 9990, BS 5306-1, BS EN 15004, BS 5839, NFPA, FM standards)
  • Proven ability in client engagement and retention
  • Strong communication and active listening skills
  • Adaptable and flexible in dynamic environments
  • Highly organised and reliable
  • Results-driven, focused on achieving targets
  • Exceptional attention to detail
  • Resilient under pressure, maintaining performance in challenging situations

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Service Sales Manager

Argus Fire Protection
03.2025 - Current

Business development manager

Argus Fire Protection
03.2023 - 03.2025

NVQ Level 2 - Sales with Customer Service

Heart of Worcestershire College
08.2020 - 11.2021

Service Sales Business Development

Compco Fire Systems
10.2018 - 03.2023

Service Sales Administrator

Compco Fire Systems
02.2016 - 10.2018

BTEC Level 4 Diploma - Business Administration

3aaas Academy
02.2016 - 09.2018

AS Level - Sociology, Psychology & Media Studies

Tudor Grange Academy Sixth Form
09.2014 - 06.2015
Kasey Gleeson