Kent Smith
About Kent Smith
Kent Smith serves as the Senior Manager of Sales and Marketing Operations at Threekit 3D & Augmented Reality, leveraging extensive experience in cloud CPQ solutions and sales process optimization.
Current Role at Threekit
Kent Smith serves as the Senior Manager of Sales and Marketing Operations at Threekit 3D & Augmented Reality. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he focuses on sales process optimization, data analysis, forecasting, and planning. His responsibilities include enhancing the effectiveness of sales operations and contributing to the overall marketing strategy.
Previous Experience in Cloud CPQ Companies
Kent has extensive experience in cloud Configure Price Quote (CPQ) companies, having worked at BigMachines and SteelBrick, both of which were acquired by Oracle and Salesforce, respectively. His roles included consulting and architecture at SteelBrick and Salesforce, where he aimed to improve sales processes. He has led over 20 customers in designing, solutioning, and launching CPQ solutions.
Education and Academic Background
Kent Smith has a solid educational background. He studied at Southern New Hampshire University, where he focused on Mathematics from 2018 to 2020. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems from Ohio University. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration in Management and Strategy from the College of William & Mary.
Career Progression and Roles
Kent's career includes various roles in sales operations and consulting. He worked as a Customer Support Analyst and Project Manager at BigMachines, and as a Senior Functional Consultant and Program Architect at Salesforce. His experience spans from 2012 to 2021, with significant roles at SteelBrick and Threekit, where he contributed to sales operations and customer support.
Expertise in Sales Process Optimization
Kent has a strong focus on sales process optimization, data analysis, and forecasting. His expertise in these areas has been developed through his roles in sales operations and consulting. He has a background in process and strategy consulting, solution architecture, implementation, pre-sales consulting, and advisory roles, which supports his current responsibilities at Threekit.