Brandon Smith

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DISC Type : cs

Senior Vice President & General Manager - Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods

United States

Overview

Brandon Smith is the Senior Vice President & General Manager of Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods, with extensive experience in operations and supply chain management. His career includes senior leadership roles at Clemens Food Group, Perdue Farms, and Smithfield Foods. He holds Bachelor of Science degrees from both East Carolina University and Fayetteville State University.



During his time as Vice President of Operations at Clemens Food Group, he was involved with the companys Coldwater facility, lauded as the countrys most automated harvest facility upon its opening.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

Late Adopter

They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Food Operations
His career is defined by senior operational leadership roles at major food companies like Tyson Foods, Clemens Food Group, and Perdue Farms.
Talent Development
Frequently posts about creating opportunities for personal and professional growth, encouraging talented individuals to join his team.
Strategic Brand Growth
Expressed excitement for working on iconic Tyson brands like Wright Brand & Jimmy Dean Bacon and supporting strategic private label business.

Media Appearances

Brandon has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Senior Vice President & General Manager - Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods
5-2025 - 10-2025
Senior Vice President Operations & Supply Chain - Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods
10-2024 - 5-2025
Senior Vice President Operations - Prepared Foods at Tyson Foods
6-2023 - 10-2024
Vice President Operations - Case Ready & Value-Add at Tyson Foods
1-2021 - 6-2023
Vice President Operations at Clemens Food Group

Education

2007 - 2009
Bachelor of Science - BS from East Carolina University
2005 - 2007
Bachelor of Science - BS from Fayetteville State University

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Insights For Selling To Brandon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Brandon is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Brandon

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Brandon move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Brandon take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Brandon

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