Hill and Smith Pty Ltd the manufacturers of industry Leading Road Safety Barrier Systems are now operating in Australia.A subsidiary of Hill & Smith Holdings PLC with a turnover of 400 Million GBP, Hill and Smith Pty Ltd is part of an international group with leading positions in the design, manufacture and supply of infrastructure products and services to global markets. We have a strong worldwide reputation in the field of road safety, earned through the delivery of quality proven and tested products and an exceptional level of service to the industry. Hill and Smith PLC are the owners and manufacturers of Brifen, recognised globally as a leading, Wire Rope Vehicle Restraint System. This Patented system is now supplied directly to the Australian market through Hill and Smith Pty Ltd.“Infrastructure Products and Services such as permanent and temporary road safety barriers, bridge parapets, and security will now be offered direct to the Australian market through our office based in BrisbaneRoad Safety Solutions RepresentingBrifen Wire Rope Safety BarrierBerry systemsVarley and GuliverBriStorm

The company is a leader in the manufacture, distribution and installation of a broad range of road safety products and has experienced strong growth in both the public and private sectors. Major customers include State Government Departments, Local Government Authorities Road Construction Contractors and Mines.Specifically accountable for Queensland State Operations and team performance.Identify new business growth opportunities.Ensure State Sales and Profit Budgets are met as per forecasts/budgets and continually drive business growth.Develop teams/employees through training and coaching to allow employees to perform their role to the highest degree.Product specifics include the following groupsCrash CushionsTruck/Trailer Mounted AttenuatorsRoadside FurnitureTraffic Control ProductsTraffic CalmingGuardrailTemporary Barriers

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad industry (5 years) Develop and implement a five-year business plan that provided clearly stated objectives and strategies in line with sales and profit targetsDesign and implement a policy and procedures manualDevelop the company’s websiteDesign and implement all marketing materialsProduction of CDs and DVDs for advertising purposesSales, customer service and public relationsResearch and development of new product linesIdentify and appoint an Interstate Agency networkAttend Trade Shows and sponsored events throughout AustraliaManagement of all business assets and acquisitionsRecruitment and selection of manufacturing and administrative personnel

Conducted weekly motivational and team building sessionsSet sales budgets, both individual and teamForecast sales by product and accountDesigned and implemented systems and procedures to establish the Queensland Sales DivisionAccompanied Account Managers in the field to demonstrate formal presentation and selling skillsPersonally established relationships with major accountsNegotiation of rebate structures, again demonstrating these skills to the teamSelected products, and negotiated deals with retail chain head offices, for promotion in their monthly sales cataloguesConducted, and trained the team to conduct, after-hours sales and product training for retail staff in electrical retail stores throughout QueenslandWeekly sales reports including analysis of competitor activity Organised and coordinated product launches and marketing exposAttended the yearly National Sales Conference where I provided a presentation on the Queensland Market and the forthcoming product line-up