Jared Smith

Jared Smith has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Jared is currently the CEO of Pricesmith, a position they have held since November 2022. Prior to that, they worked as an Adjunct Professor at Oklahoma State University since January 2022.

Jared also has an entrepreneurial background, having founded Apex Pricing Solutions, LLC in November 2021. As the owner of this boutique B2B revenue consulting company, they focused on pricing strategy, execution, operations, and data, with the goal of achieving company revenue objectives through pricing and sales execution.

Before starting their own business, Jared worked as a Business Consultant at Vendavo from May 2019 to November 2021. In this role, they helped companies achieve excellence in pricing and commercial strategies using Vendavo's enterprise software solutions.

Prior to that, Jared held various roles at PrimeSource Building Products from 2015 to 2019, including Director of Pricing and Finance Manager in Product Profitability. Jared played a key role in redesigning pricing methodologies, executing change management programs, and implementing pricing integration strategies to optimize profitability and customer segmentation.

Jared's earlier work experience includes roles at PepsiCo, Dresser Inc., Gaylord Entertainment, and Paul Craig, Ph.D., ABPP. At PepsiCo, they served as a Finance Manager for Growth Ventures and an Associate Finance Manager in Financial Planning & Analysis. Jared also worked as an Operations Training Manager at Gaylord Entertainment, a Neuropsychometrist at Paul Craig, Ph.D., ABPP, and held a marketing internship at Dresser Inc.

Overall, Jared Smith has a strong background in pricing, revenue consulting, finance, and leadership, with a demonstrated ability to drive profitability and implement strategic initiatives.

Jared Smith pursued their education in a chronological manner. Jared started by earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where they studied from 2001 to 2005. Following this, they enrolled at Texas Christian University from 2010 to 2012 to obtain a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Corporate Finance. Currently, Jared is a Ph.D. Candidate in Business Administration and Management at Oklahoma State University, where they have been studying since 2019.