Samuel Smith Email & Phone Number

Associate Client Director of CPG brands in the Pet Care industry. My role involves data analytics, database maintenance, relationship management, business needs assessments, and delivery of analytic presentations. Overall my team collaborates with key decisions makers across divisions to fulfill the data needs that will drive tangible insights pertinent to each team's strategic goals. In my "second hat" role I work with other specialist in NIQ's Pet Hub to develop novel Thought Leadership… Show more Associate Client Director of CPG brands in the Pet Care industry. My role involves data analytics, database maintenance, relationship management, business needs assessments, and delivery of analytic presentations. Overall my team collaborates with key decisions makers across divisions to fulfill the data needs that will drive tangible insights pertinent to each team's strategic goals. In my "second hat" role I work with other specialist in NIQ's Pet Hub to develop novel Thought Leadership articles. I co-present these decks during the educational sessions at Global Pet Expo and Super Zoo each year. Lastly, I volunteer in NIQ's Mentorship and Buddy programs. A solid foundation is what sets us all up for success! Thus I have enjoyed the opportunity to help associates in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Columbia, Japan, the UK, and the US grow. It has been a great experience learning about their path and culture through these more intimate 1:1 sessions. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Client Manager of CPG manufacturers, spanning multiple unique industries and product categories. My role involves database maintenance, relationship management, business needs assessments, and overall collaborating with manufacturers to fulfill the data needs that will drive tangible insights pertinent to their strategic goals. In my "second hat" role I work with other specialist in the Pet industry to develop novel Thought Leadership articles, speak at trade shows and global conferences, and… Show more Client Manager of CPG manufacturers, spanning multiple unique industries and product categories. My role involves database maintenance, relationship management, business needs assessments, and overall collaborating with manufacturers to fulfill the data needs that will drive tangible insights pertinent to their strategic goals. In my "second hat" role I work with other specialist in the Pet industry to develop novel Thought Leadership articles, speak at trade shows and global conferences, and assist in the continued enhancement of our NIQ Pet data assets and offerings. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Assisting our Pet Vertical team in managing multiple Pet clients, developing thought leadership for the Pet industry, and working cross-functionally across our Nielsen teams.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

I am the Nielsen lead for our onsite team that consults on Frozen Prepared Meals brands. I directly manage an analyst and I also mentor Nielsen folks across other op-co's internationally. I consult on multi-billion dollar, international, brands that span across several need states and demographics. I also assist on Frozen Snacking, Pizza, and Sandwich brands as well as Chilled Pasta & Hummus brands.My role requires managing relations and goals of cross-functional business teams. My… Show more I am the Nielsen lead for our onsite team that consults on Frozen Prepared Meals brands. I directly manage an analyst and I also mentor Nielsen folks across other op-co's internationally. I consult on multi-billion dollar, international, brands that span across several need states and demographics. I also assist on Frozen Snacking, Pizza, and Sandwich brands as well as Chilled Pasta & Hummus brands.My role requires managing relations and goals of cross-functional business teams. My team's goal is to provide actionable recommendations and insights in a client friendly format. We achieve this by delivering tangible data points and trends research that facilitate greater discussion. My responsibilities include; data archiving and database management, marketing strategy and new product development consulting, sales and promotion effectiveness, retail relations, pricing strategy, game theory economics, macro trend impact analysis, presentation creation and share outs, excel template and report creation, training and mentoring, and performance reviews and people managing.I also assist the foods leadership teams on portfolio management of current marketplace competition as well as white space opportunities for new product development, strategic developing-growth channels, and category penetration & disruption strategies. Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

I am a part of our Nielsen onsite team that consults on Frozen Prepared Meals brands. I directly manage an analyst. Together we consult on multi-billion dollar, international, brands that span across several need states and demographics. I also manage Chilled Pasta & Hummus brands.My role requires managing relations and goals of cross-functional business teams. My team's goal is to provide actionable recommendations and insights in a client friendly format. We achieve this by delivering… Show more I am a part of our Nielsen onsite team that consults on Frozen Prepared Meals brands. I directly manage an analyst. Together we consult on multi-billion dollar, international, brands that span across several need states and demographics. I also manage Chilled Pasta & Hummus brands.My role requires managing relations and goals of cross-functional business teams. My team's goal is to provide actionable recommendations and insights in a client friendly format. We achieve this by delivering tangible data points and trends research that facilitate greater discussion. My responsibilities include; data archiving and database management, marketing strategy and new product development consulting, sales and promotion effectiveness, retail relations, pricing strategy, game theory economics, macro trend impact analysis, presentation creation and share outs, excel template and report creation, training and mentoring, and performance reviews and people managing. Show less

Rochester, New York Area

Part-time job during Grad School were I assisted in the development, implementation, and evaluation of a curriculum for a new case study based communications course.

Rochester, New York Area

Part-time job during Grad School were I taught and tutored Math students from K-12, and some college prep. Course work ranged from beginners mathematics to geometry & algebra, to statistics and calculus.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Taught and lead 8 different Martial Art courses at the University of Pittsburgh worth 12 credit hours for almost 5 years.I also was a TA and Recitation Instructor for a Business Ethics course for 2 semesters over 2 years.

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Worked for an external 3rd party sales division that partnered with Comcast. Worked door to door all year round selling cable, internet, phone, and home security services. I also was in charge of managing customer relations after their services were installed. Earned promotions from entry level, to team lead, to General Manager. My role as General Manager was to lead a sales team of 12 people including training & pitch development, field ride-alongs, client relations management, and contracting… Show more Worked for an external 3rd party sales division that partnered with Comcast. Worked door to door all year round selling cable, internet, phone, and home security services. I also was in charge of managing customer relations after their services were installed. Earned promotions from entry level, to team lead, to General Manager. My role as General Manager was to lead a sales team of 12 people including training & pitch development, field ride-alongs, client relations management, and contracting my own sales. I was also afforded the opportunity to train sales force in new territories that Comcast was trying to develop a presence in. Show less

Greater Pittsburgh Area

Licensed Insurance Agent for Property, Casualty, Commercial, Life, Accident, and Health.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Marketing Strategy & Brand Management

Bachelor'S Degree, Marketing & Economics