Jason Lear
North America Sales Development Manager
Professional Overview
Jason Lear is an accomplished sales and operations leader with over 15 years of experience driving strategic growth initiatives at Intel Corporation. As the North America Sales Development Manager, he is responsible for overseeing the go-to-market strategy and execution for Intel's product portfolio across the region, with a strong focus on revenue optimization and customer success.
Experience Summary
Current Role
North America Sales Development Manager, Intel Corporation (2020 - Present)
- Leads a team of sales development professionals to identify and cultivate new market opportunities, deliver tailored solutions, and maximize revenue growth
- Collaborates cross-functionally with marketing, product management, and technical teams to align go-to-market strategies and deliver exceptional customer experiences
- Drives data-driven decision making to optimize sales performance, identify emerging trends, and inform strategic business decisions
Career Progression
Prior to his current role, Jason held several leadership positions within Intel's sales and operations functions, including:
- Pricing Manager (2017 - 2020)
- Sales Operations Rebate Team Manager (2015 - 2017)
- Retail Sales and Strategy (2015)
- Sales Operations Team Manager (2014)
- Operations Supply Lead (2012 - 2013)
- Customer Sales Analyst (2009 - 2012)
- Customer Business Analyst (2007 - 2009)
Throughout his career, Jason has demonstrated a consistent track record of driving operational excellence, streamlining processes, and implementing innovative solutions to improve business performance and customer satisfaction.
Academic Background
Jason holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Davis, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Sales strategy and execution
- Go-to-market planning and deployment
- Revenue growth and optimization
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
- Data analysis and business intelligence
- Process improvement and operational efficiency
Professional Impact
- Spearheaded the implementation of a new sales analytics platform, enabling the team to make data-driven decisions that resulted in a 15% increase in revenue year-over-year
- Developed and executed a successful sales enablement program that improved the productivity of the sales team by 20% and led to a 12% increase in customer satisfaction scores
- Initiated a strategic partnership with a key industry partner, which contributed to a 25% expansion of the customer base in the North American market
Conclusion
With his deep industry expertise, strategic acumen, and proven track record of driving tangible business results, Jason Lear is a versatile and impactful leader who continues to make significant contributions to Intel's growth and success in the North American market.