Jason Yager: Market Development Manager in Folsom, CA

Develop, maintain and grow On Premise and CDC account volume and gross profit within an assigned territory Responsible for account development and retention, new account acquisition and face to face order taking within the confined geography Alter distribution, frequency and order taking procedures, to better meet the customer’s needs Execute and close sales calls, focused on value-added selling activities in specified accounts Communicate account and market knowledge to Sales Center, to include information on new customers

Build and manage relationships with store managers in 38 large format chain accounts Pursue opportunity to enhance A-B brand presence inside stores with POCM displays Oversee all A-B brand price adjustments and modular resets occurring in my off premise market stores Ensure A-B brand appearance is properly represented and displayed in every store

Launch new business market, convert multiple single and chain restaurants, hospitals and schools Grow sales and delivery volume by opening multiple distribution channels Function as a liaison between the manufacturer and the end user, communicating needs and resolving issues Develop meaningful relationships with Owners, Chefs and related end-users in the localized restaurant market with the intent to solicit pouched tomato product and sauces Track, compile and analyze all sales data provided by the end-user Provide market feedback to Morning Star & Paradise Tomato Kitchens colleagues Personally coordinate the delivery of sample goods and goods sold to end-user Understand all competing products and producers of like products in the Foodservice arena as well as solid understanding of all available supply chain and distributions options

Sales Representative to seek out new sales opportunities and to open new accounts in Southern California territory Responsibility includes weekly product inventory reporting and logistics for replenishment of product Manage Southern California territory team with Successful Sales Strategies Lead Territory Marketing & Product Awareness Brand Ambassador Lead Area Manufacture Representative Statewide consistently reaching sales quota Promotion to generate leads for Sales Representatives in other territories using new media

Outside Sales Representative to generate new business development Head of Sales promotion within 6 months due to successful cold call percentage Responsibilities include: Build clientele, maintaining client relations, special event promotions & local advertising Mange sales team, route driver force & contracted graphic design specialists Oversee and conduct all new hire training with superior communication skills and patient mentoring

Received Accommodations on Performance Evaluations in 2008 – 2010 & Lifeguard 1 of the Year nominee Responsibilities included: Water Observation, Emergency Response, First Responder Life Support, Cliff Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Public Service, Medical Aid, SCUBA Body Recovery/Search & Rescue, Law Enforcement & PWC Jet Ski Operations Promoted to Main Tower Lifeguard/Dispatcher Special Assignments: Junior Lifeguard Instructor, Senior Bay Supervisor, Academy Instructor, Intern Coordinator & OCA Lifeguard Supervisor