Jason Weeden

About Jason Weeden

I build growth engines inside complex contract environments.Over 24 years in Food Service Contract Management, I’ve led at the operational, financial, and commercial levels—beginning in Regional Operations leadership overseeing multi-site K-12 portfolios, and evolving into Sales Finance & Commercial Strategy leadership over the past 12 years.That progression gives me a rare ability to connect enterprise strategy to frontline execution.I have contributed to $500M+ in new business wins, developed 500+ financial models, and served as a competitive strategy SME across K-12, B&I headquarters, restaurants, and entertainment venues. I leverage analytics, market intelligence, and commercial levers to differentiate deals, expand margins, and increase win probability.My leadership philosophy is simple:• Align economics with operational execution and client expectations• Use data to create competitive advantage• Build strong teams that outperform the market through continuous improvement and authenticityI am motivated by transformation and improvement—elevating performance, modernizing processes, and positioning organizations to win in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Experience

1. Director of Finance, Sales Support - Business & Industry, Restaurants, and Independent Schools

   Compass Group USA

   May 2024 — Present · Philadelphia, PA, US

   Oversee a dynamic team who develops proformas and financial models for Restaurant Associates, Wolfgang Puck Catering, Union Square Events, and Independent K-12 schools across the USA. Financial Models include Commissary, P & Ls, Cost plus.Advise Sales and Operations on competitive strategy and reasons to win.Collaborate with Compass and client C-Suites by presenting, advising, and developing financial solutions for clients.

Education

• Misericordia University

  Master of Science - MS, Organizational Management

  2005 — 2009

• Mercyhurst University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Hotel Restaurant Institutional Management

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Analysis
• Leadership
• P&L
• Budgeting
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Inventory Management
• Financial Analysis
• Human Resources
• Leading Positive Change
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Management Consulting
• Sales Management
• Hospitality
• Forecasting
• Process Consulting
• Operations Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Restaurant Management
• Corporate Sales Management
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Sales Operations
• Customer Service
• Salesforce.com
• Food Service
• Project Management
• Employee Relations
• Strategic Planning
• Competitive Analysis
• Business Development
• Team Leadership
• Sales Management Consulting
• Scrum
• Event Planning
• Consultative Sales Management
• Menu Development
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgets