Tenacious

vcardSamuel Smoot

Managing Director
4030 West Boy Scout Blvd
Suite 500
Tampa FL 33607
About

As a Managing Director at Benchmark International, Mr. Smoot has originated more than 100 deals at Benchmark International and now heads a team that originates each US transaction.

His primary role is to direct the different aspects of origination so that we can identify the most attractive businesses, and properly educate business owners on the M&A process and market conditions. Throughout this process, it is important that we serve potential clients to Benchmark standards and instill confidence in anyone considering hiring us to represent them for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Success

Mr. Smoot has originated over 100 deals at Benchmark International and now manages the Deal Origination Team that originates all US transactions. 

Skills

Sales Management, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Corporate Research, Time Management, Data Management, Marketing, Business Development, Business Valuations, Event Coordinating, Developing and Implementing Processes, Email Marketing, Sales Training

Generous

Tombstones

Sample of Involvement

Succesverhalen
Integrated Legacy Solutions, LLC - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByNXTsoft, LLC - Technology
Seller
Integrated Legacy Solutions, LLC
Acquirer
NXTsoft, LLC
Industrie
Technology
Plastic Revolutions, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByIndustrial Container Services - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Plastic Revolutions, Inc
Acquirer
Industrial Container Services
Industrie
Environmental and Recycling
UBEO Business Services - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired BySentinel Capital Partners - Benchmark International Success
Seller
UBEO Business Services
Acquirer
Sentinel Capital Partners
Industrie
Business Products and Services
Illah Sports Inc. - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByHigh Net Worth Investor
Seller
Illah Sports Inc
Acquirer
High Net Worth Investor
Industrie
Consumentengoederen, Food en Retail
Conarc, Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired BySwiftcurrent Holdings, Inc., an Affiliate of ESW Capital, LLC - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Conarc, Inc
Acquirer
Swiftcurrent Holdings, Inc., an Affiliate of ESW Capital, LLC
Industrie
Technology
Southpoint JacksonvilleAcquired BySouth CarolinaG Partners
Seller
Southpoint Jacksonville
Acquirer
South CarolinaG Partners
Industrie
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Advantone Inc - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByIntelePeer Holdings Inc - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Advantone Inc
Acquirer
IntelePeer Holdings Inc
Industrie
Technology
Seafood Sales & Services - Benchmark International Client SuccessAcquired ByEastern Food & Distribution - Benchmark International Success
Seller
Seafood Sales & Services
Acquirer
Eastern Food & Distribution
Industrie
Consumentengoederen, Food en Retail
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Thankful

Education

University of South Florida - BS, Marketing

St. Leo University - MBA, Accounting

Experience

Mr. Smoot educates business owners on the M&A process, market conditions, and notifies them of opportunities they may not know about. His success is affirmed when our clients praise their interactions with our different team members, and as he sees employees of Benchmark International grow and advance their careers. He genuinely wants the best for everyone he interacts with each day. Whether it is clients or colleagues, he is driven to help everyone reach their goals. This mindset helps him find the best solution to any issue he may encounter at any given time.

Passion

Sam is passionate about his role at Benchmark International because he believes in our ability to make a positive impact for so many people. We help business owners complete the largest liquidity event of their lives. They have put so much work into building a quality business and creating jobs, so helping them obtain maximum value as they transition out of the business is very meaningful and rewarding. Our team-oriented process offers the best service for our clients and allows us to be collaborative and create a productive environment, inspiring him to make the most of every single day.

Determined