Lloyd Smith

Critic
DISC Type : C

Sales Consultant at Laundry Systems of Tennessee

Asheville, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Lloyd Smith is a Regional Sales Manager at Laundry Systems of Tennessee, leveraging his MBA and extensive hospitality background to provide commercial laundry solutions. Previously, he managed luxury and eco-adventure resorts internationally. People who have worked with him describe him as thoughtful, responsive, and a collaborative leader.

His career managing recreation at the Biltmore estate and leading an eco-adventure resort suggests a strong interest in outdoor activities and adventure travel. He has deep roots in Western North Carolina, having managed properties and lived in the Asheville area.

Unique fact: He was the General Manager of Fijis premier full-service surf and dive resort, overseeing everything from marketing to boat fleet maintenance.

Personality Overview

Critic

ROI Driven

Objective Thinker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They prefer to analyze logically and value objective facts over emotions. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

Commercial Laundry
Focuses on helping businesses like cabin rental companies bring laundry processes in-house to save money and achieve superior cleaning results.
Hospitality Management
Has extensive international experience managing all facets of resort operations, including sales, guest services, finances, and maintenance for unique properties.
Customer Value
Emphasizes providing genuine, personalized service and delivering meaningful value to customers, viewing equipment as a crucial long-term investment for their success.

Media Appearances

Lloyd has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2019
Sales Consultant at Laundry Systems of Tennessee
3-2005
Managing Partner at Property Management Services AVL
7-2015 - 1-2018
General Manager at Waidroka Bay Resort
12-2010 - 11-2013
Managing Partner at Casa Cayuco Eco-Adventure Resort
5-2002 - 12-2010
Explore Biltmore Manager at The Biltmore Company

Education

2000 - 2001
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Appalachian State University

More Information

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Insights For Selling To Lloyd

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lloyd is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Lloyd

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Lloyd move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Lloyd take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Lloyd

Personality Compatibility


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