Tom Smith

About Tom Smith

A transformational leader who combines vision, strategy, and flawless execution across all levels of the organization, with a strong record of developing infrastructure that delivers results and develops talent.Skills:New Business Development, P&L Management, Innovation, Procurement, Contract Negotiation, Category Management, Analytics and insights, Sales Strategy, Pricing, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Forecasting, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Marketing, Product Development, Logistics, Store ManagementBuilds High-Performing Teams:Talent Development, Organizational Alignment, Team Leadership, Retention, Cross-Functional Teams, Training, Coaching, Consulting, Hiring, Customer Service, Employee Relations, Team Player, Performance Management, Customer RelationshipsLeadership Style:Leader, Change Agent, Team Player, Mediator, Negotiator, Passion, Loyal, Visionary, Creative, Determined, Unwavering, Considerate, Perceptive, Insightful, Intuitive, Process Improvement, Uncompromising, Relentless, Approachable, Open-Minded, Networker, Respected, Energy, Fearless, Professional, Strategic, OptimizationClass of Trade:Private Label, Grocery, Drug, C-Store, Mass, Foodservice, Club, Discount, Dollar, Specialty Retail, Wholesale, Supplier, Contract Manufacturing, Restaurant Chains, Buying Co-Op, Distributor, Colleges and Universities, Cruise Lines, Amusement Parks, Movie Theaters, Finance, Retail, Life Sciences, Medical, Real Estate, Construction, Accounting, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Human Resources, Defense, Aerospace, Healthcare, Cannabis, Talent Acquisition, Retail, Supermarket, CPG, Roles:Board Member, CEO, President, COO, Chief Customer Officer, Chief Sales Officer, Chief Merchandising Officer, Chief Supplier Officer, CAO, CFO, CHRO, Executive Vice President, Sr. Vice President, Vice President, Sr. Director, Director, Team Leader, National, Regional, Zone, AccountingPeoplesuite:Executive Search, Retained Search, Recruiter, Search Firm, Headhunter, Contract, Temp-Perm, Contingency, Diversity, Inclusion, Emerging Leaders, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Supply Chain, Private Equity, Talent Acquisition, On-Boarding, Risk Management, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Succession Planning, Executive Assessment, Healthcare, Regulatory, Professional Services, CPG, Assessment, Education, Nonprofit & Government, Energy, Industrial, Nonprofit, Recruitment, Permanent Recruitment, Executive Search and selection

Experience

1. President

   PeopleSuite Talent Solutions

   Oct 2019 — Present · Winchester, TN, US

   Oversee the strategic direction and operations of PeopleSuite Talent Solutions.• Collaborate with a dedicated team to identify and recruit top talent for clients nationwide. • Fostered strong relationships with clients to understand their unique hiring needs and build effective teams.

Education

• Cornell University

  Retail Leadership, A Roadmap to Your Future

• MILLER HEIMAN

  Conceptual Selling, Strategic Selling & Large Account Management

• Babson College

  Strategic Planning and Management in Retailing

• Center for Leadership (CL)

  Center for Creative Leadership

• Babson College

  Leadership for The New Millennium

• Cornell University

  Executive Food Program