Cody Smith

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Director of Data Analytics at Frontdoor, Inc.

Memphis Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Cody Smith is the Director of Data Analytics at Frontdoor, leading business support through analytics, report development, and data modeling. His expertise covers BI tools like Power BI and JEDOX, alongside databases such as Snowflake and Oracle. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Purdue Global and has grown his career from an analyst to a director.

He is actively building his team with a focus on modern data technologies, specifically highlighting the use of Snowflake and the Microsoft Power Platform for finance-focused data analytics.

Personality Overview

ROI Seeker

Detail Oriented

Soft Communicator

They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Data-Driven Finance
He has a background as a Senior Finance Manager and recently posted about hiring a Senior Data Analyst specifically for his finance team.
BI & Automation
His profile highlights strong skills in business intelligence and automation tools, including Microsoft Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, and JEDOX.
Modern Data Stacks
He has experience with Oracle, Postgres, and Snowflake databases, and specifically mentioned Snowflake as a key technology in a recent hiring post for his team.

Media Appearances

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Work History

4-2023
Director of Data Analytics at Frontdoor, Inc.
4-2022
Senior Finance Manager Data Analytics at Frontdoor, Inc.
10-2014 - 4-2022
Corporate Finance Analyst III at American Home Shield
1-2014 - 10-2014
Data Analyst II at American Home Shield
1-2013 - 1-2014
Oracle/OBIEE Business Lead at American Home Shield

Education

2016 - 2018
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Purdue Global

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Exp : 23 Location : Memphis Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Data Analytics at Frontdoor, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Cody

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'results based on data', 'measurable proof', 'X% growth' etc.
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself
  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough

DONT's

  • Give it some time before you try to build rapport and a relationship, it doesn't come to them naturally
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Cody is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Cody

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Cody move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Cody take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Cody

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