Jamie Smithson

Head of Growth @Bondgate It

Darlington, GB
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WORK HISTORY

Apr 2026 — Present

Head of Growth @Bondgate It

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Darlington, GB

Leading the development of a new business function, focused on building a predictable and scalable revenue engine within an established IT services provider.Responsible for driving new logo acquisition and transitioning the business towards a more structured, proactive approach to growth.Key focus areas include:* Defining target markets and ideal customer profiles across key sectors* Building outbound strategy and pipeline generation from the ground up* Establishing CRM discipline, forecasting, and pipeline visibility* Managing the full sales cycle from initial outreach through to close* Working closely with marketing to align messaging, campaigns, and lead generation* Gaining direct customer insight through meetings and discovery to shape positioning and offering* Laying the foundations for future team growth, including onboarding and training structureThe role is centred on moving away from reactive, referral-led sales towards a consistent, repeatable model for generating new business and long-term revenue growth.

EDUCATION

2017 — 2018

Baltic Apprenticeship

Level 3 IT Technical Sales, Information Technology

SKILLS

LeadershipPaymentsEnergyCustomer ServiceConsultingComputer GamesB2bRelationship ManagementMarketingCustomer Relationship Management (Crm)Business DevelopmentPortfolio ManagementCustomer ExperienceContract NegotiationE-CommerceMobile PaymentsSales ManagementTrainingAccount ManagementFinancial ServicesCrmManagementTeam BuildingTechnical SupportBusiness AnalysisProject ManagementTeam LeadershipBusiness PlanningSocial MediaSalesProcess ImprovementTeamworkTeam ManagementManagement ConsultingData AnalysisBusiness StrategyCoachingBusiness-to-Business (B2b)Time ManagementApprenticeships

ABOUT JAMIE SMITHSON

Most businesses don’t think about IT until it starts causing problems.Systems slow down. Security becomes a concern. Teams lose time working around issues instead of focusing on what actually matters. And over time, IT shifts from being something that supports the business to something that holds it back.That’s where I come in.I work with SMEs and growing organisations to simplify and improve how their IT supports day-to-day operations, making sure systems are reliable, secure, and fit for where the business is heading.At Bondgate IT, we help businesses take a more structured and proactive approach to IT. Whether that’s through managed services, Microsoft 365, cloud solutions, cyber security, or ongoing support, the focus is always the same:Reduce downtime and disruptionImprove performance and usabilityStrengthen security and resilienceCreate an IT setup that can scale with the businessMy background is in building strong client relationships and managing complex commercial environments, which means I approach IT conversations from a business perspective, not just a technical one. The goal is always to understand what’s actually needed and deliver solutions that make a tangible difference.If your IT feels reactive, inconsistent, or not aligned with your business goals, it’s usually a sign that it needs to be looked at properly.Feel free to get in touch if you’d like a straightforward conversation.

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