Jason Moneymaker

About Jason Moneymaker

I am a Director-Level Operator and Strategic Growth Architect with experience driving transformation and profitability across high-volume, multi-unit retail and licensed food & beverage environments. I have led operations, managing up to 228 locations and a team of 1,800 employees with full P&L accountability for $272M in sales. But would now like to do this on a smaller scale.My expertise centers on leveraging structure and analytics (Salesforce, Tableau, Power BI) to scale operations, build talent pipelines, and achieve top-tier financial results, particularly in high-volume, complex, or turnaround situations. I am consistently a top performer, scaling opportunity areas into top performance, and known for balancing business acumen with empathy and strong leadership.KEY STRENGTHSMy leadership style is anchored by Courage, Humility, and Discipline with a relentless focus on results, achieved through a culture of curiosity, empathy, and accountability. • Leading High-Stakes Turnarounds• Building Executive and Mid Level Talent Pipelines• Driving Strategic Program Management• Cultivating Inclusive CultureSUCCESSES My performance history demonstrates consistent ability to exceed goals in sales, operational efficiency, and customer loyalty:• Financial & Sales Performance• P&L Optimization• Operational & Digital Transformation• Customer Experience (CX): • Crisis & Risk ManagementINDUSTRIES • Licensed/Franchise Food & Beverage• Specialty Retail • Enterprise Partnerships/Franchise Program Manager As I embark on my next chapter, I am seeking a director-level role where I can apply my strategic planning and executive expertise to help smaller, mid-cap, or franchise organizations accelerate growth, optimize financial drivers, and achieve operational maturity.Feel free to message me here or reach out to me at j••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Director of Sales

   Emery Jensen Distribution

   Feb 2026 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Leading a high-performing Midwest sales team focused on growth, profitability, and customer partnership across a dynamic, multi-state territory. In this role, I oversee and coach Territory Managers to drive sales execution, expand account relationships, and deliver strong business results while building a culture of accountability, collaboration, and development.Responsible for translating company strategy into field execution - aligning priorities around revenue growth, margin improvement, customer retention, and new business development. Partner closely with cross-functional teams (merchandising, operations, marketing, and leadership) to remove barriers, improve processes, and create scalable solutions that support long-term growth.Key focus areas include- Coaching and developing Territory Managers through ride-alongs, performance reviews, and targeted growth plans- Building a culture centered on ownership, trust, and continuous improvement- Strengthening customer relationships through consultative selling and solution-oriented leadership- Driving execution against sales goals, KPIs, and strategic initiatives- Identifying opportunities to improve market penetration, productivity, and team effectiveness- Supporting organizational scale by standardizing best practices and elevating field leadership capabilityI bring a people-first, results-driven leadership style shaped by multi-unit operations and sales experience, with a strong emphasis on culture, disciplined execution, and sustainable growth. Passionate about developing leaders, helping teams win, and creating an environment where performance and engagement grow together.

Skills

• Retail
• Loss Prevention
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Store Management
• Visual Merchandising
• Hiring
• Employee Relations
• Leadership
• Inventory Control
• Profit
• Store Operations
• Multi-Unit
• Driving Results
• Retail Sales
• Shrinkage
• Planograms
• New Store Openings
• District Management
• Associate Development
• Big Box