Jason Hodgins
Chicago,Illinois
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Sales Executive
GrubHub
03.2020 - Current
- Gained experience in the entire sales cycle from prospecting, negotiating, relationship development to closing in a high paced, quota driven sales environment
- Have met and exceeded quota during every month (over 150% to quota 36 consecutive months, with an average closing rate of 85% on qualified leads)
- 246% to Quota in current month (May 2024)
- Sales MVP for the year 2022, 2023 and on pace in 2024 (Top 25% of representatives on sales team)
- Transferred to Enterprise Sales, working specifically with Buffalo Wild Wings and Arby's before ultimately gaining access to all Enterprise accounts
- Became proficient in organizational skills through Salesforce, managing around 50 accounts at the same time
- Successfully demonstrated and sold the GrubHub product to over 3,500 restaurants in the span of four years.
Digital Marketing and Event Planning Intern
Synergy Sports
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Planned, designed and executed Social Media posts on Facebook and Instagram
- Organized, scheduled and operated multiple sporting events, including charity programs
- Gained perspective in the field of sports business from a marketing standpoint.
Market Research Intern, Dacor Manufacturing LLC
International Trade Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Analyzed, and interpreted findings from research databases and drew actionable conclusions for the company
- Provided recommendations on how to infiltrate the European marketplace based on database findings
- Worked with a team of 4 to write, and present an extensive report describing our findings and recommendations.
Security and Bar-back Position
Fieldhouse/Willies Bar
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Prepared the bar for business before opening hours
- Stocked drinks and accessories as needed by the bartenders
- Learned how to be quick and effective while staying organized.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Sport - Sport Management
University of Missouri
05.2019
Trulaske College of Business Study Abroad Program -
Czech University of Life Sciences
Leadership Experience
- Alpha Epsilon Pi, Vice President, 12/2017 - 05/2018,
-Created and managed most of the event planning for the fraternity
-Assessed risk and took action in order to keep the house intact
-Worked on outreach to alumni and parents for our Rock-A-Thon philanthropy event, the largest collegiate philanthropy event at the time
-Made decisions along with the executive board about issues and opportunities the house should take
Timeline
Restaurant Sales Executive
GrubHub
03.2020 - Current
Digital Marketing and Event Planning Intern
Synergy Sports
05.2019 - 09.2019
Market Research Intern, Dacor Manufacturing LLC
International Trade Center
06.2018 - 08.2018
Security and Bar-back Position
Fieldhouse/Willies Bar
08.2016 - 10.2018
Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Sport - Sport Management
University of Missouri
Trulaske College of Business Study Abroad Program -
Czech University of Life Sciences