Jason Skaug
Senior Sales Professional
Professional Summary
Results-driven sales strategist with a proven record of achievement and demonstrated success driving revenue growth while providing visionary sales leadership in highly competitive markets. Tenacious in building new business assuring customer loyalty and forging strong relationships with industry business partners. Focused on persuasive communications, with superior social and business acumen for client meetings and presentation skills.
Personal Skills
Social and Business Acumen
Outgoing and Engaging
Ambitious & Energetic
Advisor, Influencer and Coach
Can do attitude
Flexible and Adaptable
Excellent Communicator
Team Player
Enjoys a Challenge
Independent Contributor
Areas of Expertise
•Strategic Business Planning
•Client Management
•Lead Generation
•Sales Development & Forecasting
•Territory Management
•Growing Market Share
•Organizational Skills
•Merchandising
•Market Analysis
•Problem Solver
•New Product Launch
•Food & Pet Food Sales
•Strategic Market Positioning
•Presented Pet Food Seminars
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Professional History
Territory Account Manager, 2019 - 2021
BakeMark Canada
Territory Sales Manager, 2012 – 2018
Saputo Dairy Products Canada G.P.
Territory Sales Manager, 2010 – 2012
Vitality in Pets Inc.
Territory Sales Manager, 2008 – 2010
WellPet
Territory Sales Manager, 2006 – 2008
Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc.
Select Personal and Business Accomplishments:
Increased revenue by 10.7 % within first 9 months, from 2.8 Million to 3.1 Million by aquiring additional sku business within existing BakeMark accounts and adding new accounts
Weekly AR, sales call reports, account updates, online order entry, weekly sales call cycle, seasonal orders, monthly sales report
Increased revenue by 45%, 3.1 million, to 4.5 million, over 6 years by introducing over 50 new local accounts at Saputo Dairy Products Canada.
Demonstrated an unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service, adding new customers while maintaining premium service levels with existing accounts.
Instrumental in growing the market share of Vitality in Pets Inc, with 60 new accounts, listing 53 stores on Canidae, 37 stores on Holistic Blend.
Generated $600,000 in 12 months, increasing sales by 30% on a $2M territory, exceeding target goals resulting in bonus payouts with WellPet.
Developed the Prairies Territory from $400,000 to $1,200,000 resulting in a 300% increase in a 24 month period. Opened 40 plus new accounts. Successfully launched 2 new leading edge pet food products to 85% of retailers in the territory resulting in increased market share for Petcurean Pet Nutrition Inc.
Successfully facilitated and trained staff on new products to build brand awareness