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Jake Smith

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Sales transformation director at PepsiCo, redesigning enterprise account management with a custom AI tool and digital solutions.

United States
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At PepsiCo, I lead account management transformation across global markets, bringing technology and insights to enterprise accounts. I’m leading the redesign of customer engagement with a custom-built AI tool and developing ways to give account managers time back for customer work.

As Transformation Senior Manager, I owned the digital roadmap and led the end-to-end design and deployment of a Key Account Manager tool. It reached over 90% adoption, improved time efficiency by 12%, and typically generated 1.2% net revenue growth across accounts when deployed.

Earlier at Pepsi Foods North America, I worked across sales process design, distribution, and field leadership. I led route redesigns that were followed by 10% sales growth in those operations within six months, and managed a timecard harmonization project that continues to save the company $2 million annually.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Process Design Associate Manager

Pepsi Foods North America

Aug 2020 - Dec 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Owned multiple high-impact projects involving the Sales organization, working cross-functionally with third-party providers. Analyzed processes using Lean Six Sigma tools and implemented automation solutions, including a vacation scheduling program and timecard harmonization.

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Sales Zone Senior Supervisor

Pepsi Foods North America

Jul 2016 - Jul 2020 (4 years)

Responsible for the P&L of the Central New England Sales Zone, managing a team of 200 frontline employees and a $15M budget. Achieved profit plan goals while reducing spending by 6% annually and led the region in staffing and retention.

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Route Sales Representative

Pepsi Foods North America

Jan 2005 - Jan 2009 (4 years)

Earned the 2008 'Best of the Best' Route Sales Representative Award out of 150 peers.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

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PepsiCo

Leading the Business, Leadership

Completed the Leading the Business program at PepsiCo through internal nomination in 2025.

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Stanford Graduate School

Digital Transformation Playbook, Digital Transformation

Completed the Digital Transformation Playbook program at Stanford Graduate School in 2025.

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Pause Partnership

Navigating Healthy Tension, Leadership

Completed the Navigating Healthy Tension program at Pause Partnership in 2024.

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The GAP Partnership

Total Complete Skilled Negotiator, Negotiation

Completed the Total Complete Skilled Negotiator program at The GAP Partnership in 2024.

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Kaizen

Lean Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma

Completed Lean Six Sigma training at Kaizen in 2022.

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PepsiCo

C.O.R.E Leadership, Leadership

Completed the C.O.R.E Leadership program at PepsiCo through internal nomination in 2018.

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PepsiCo

Venture Accelerated Leadership Program, Leadership

Completed the Venture Accelerated Leadership Program at PepsiCo in 2018, with nominations limited to 1% of management.

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PepsiCo

LeAD Program, Leadership

Completed the LeAD Program at PepsiCo through internal nomination in 2018.

Saint Anselm College logoSC

Saint Anselm College

Bachelor of Arts, Criminal Justice

Activities and societies: Team Captain and Club President of Saint Anselm Men's Rugby; Member, Treasurer, and Pledge Master of Kappa Delta Phi Fraternity.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Saint Anselm College, completed in 2004.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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