Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Jeff is currently working as the Sr. Director, State Government/Higher Education California at OMNIA Partners since February 2023. Before that, Jeff worked at National IPA as the Regional Manager - Higher Education - West since May 2016. At National IPA, they were responsible for training and positioning contracts with suppliers, engaging agencies to adopt lead agency contract agreements, and working with over 200 suppliers to provide cost-saving solutions to customers.

Prior to their role at National IPA, Jeff was the Director, Government and National Account Sales at Lowe's Home Improvement from January 2012 to November 2015. Jeff developed and implemented functional plans for Lowe's ProServices National Account programs, established vendor agreements with key customers, and empowered field selling resources for targeted vertical segments.

Before Lowe's, Jeff worked at Office Depot from March 2008 to December 2011 as a Sales Leadership role. Jeff successfully managed B2B/Public Sector field sales organizations, developed a focused sales approach, and kept the team engaged in changing sales environments.

Jeff's career at Office Depot began in 2000 as an Account Manager. Jeff consistently met or exceeded sales targets by cross-selling various products to core customers, focusing on the San Francisco Bay Area's technology and government sectors.

In summary, Jeff Smith has a range of experience in sales leadership, account management, and regional management roles, specifically in the government, higher education, and B2B sectors.

Jeff Smith graduated from the University of Utah with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Economics.