2. A Message from our President During my career I have had the opportunity to work for some fine organizations in many different positions. Important titles, fat salaries, fancy offices, company cars, stock options, country club memberships, etc. have never provided me with much fulfillment. Selling consumer packaged goods and building brands, however, really get me excited! That s what we do at Marquis Sales Company, Inc ….. WE SELL! If your sales and marketing needs in our industry don t meet your expectations please give me a call. Let our passion for driving sales benefit your business.

3. Current Client List American Importing Co., Inc. Dried Fruit & Nutritional Snacks Deli Star / Gaucho Processed Meats and Italian Beef Novamex Authentic Mexican Soft Drinks and Gelatin San Marcos Authentic Mexican Peppers, Salsa & Beans Ziyad Brothers Importing Authentic Mediterranean Products

5. Sales & Marketing Consultants to the CPG Industry 630-452-2354

6. The company was established in 1991 in Chicago, IL. Targeting niche segments of consumer packaged goods, Marquis Sales Co., Inc. rapidly became a preferred sales agency in the Midwestern region of the country. Marquis Sales Co., Inc. was originally founded as a food brokerage. Today, the company operates as a sales and marketing management consulting agency. The company s diversified approach to building sales, on a contract basis, provides an economical alternative to the clients sales and marketing strategy. Marquis Sales Co., Inc. designs a go to market strategy based on the individual needs of the client. Once approved by the client, the company aggressively implements the sales plan.

7. List of Services Personal Selling Marquis Sales Co., Inc. leadership has over 50 years of combined experience in sales planning and execution. The company excels in setting sales objectives and tailoring plans to meet the client goal. Our team is sales driven!

8. Key Account Management Many key accounts require sales management on a direct basis. Marquis Sales Co., Inc. has the ability to represent the client as a member of the client sales team. The company makes a concentrated effort to build equity with the account on behalf of the client that typically is not achieved by only working with brokers. List of Services

9. Channel Management The company offers expertise in multiple channels of distribution in the grocery industry. The team can assist clients in identifying the proper channel and then will present the clients products to that customer. The company is currently managing client s sales in Chain stores, Wholesalers, DSD operators, Drug stores, Ethnic distributors, Box stores, Specialty distributors, Club stores and Dollar stores List of Services

10. Broker Management The company is imminently qualified to manage brokers. Operating as a broker for over 14 years, the management team understands first hand how to motivate the broker. The company appoints, directs and manages client broker networks nationally. List of Services

11. Mark D. Smith, President: Twenty four year industry veteran. Previous positions held include VP, Sales at Sara Lee Corp., Regional Business Manager at Acosta Sales & Mktg., President of the GMA/Chicago. B.S. Degree, 1982 (North Alabama) MBA Degree, 1984 (Ball State Univ.) Know The Team

12. Lisa Leon, Sales Manager/Ethnic: An expert in Latino food marketing, Lisa has held positions with Kimberly-Clark Corp. and Acosta Sales & Mktg. B.S. Degree, 1991 (DePaul Univ.) Know The Team

13. Kelly Cheop, Sales Support Mgr.: With over twelve years experience in office management and sales support, Kelly has held positions at Certified Grocers, Gaucho Foods and Acosta Sales & Mkt. B.S. Degree, 2000 (Elmhurst College). Know The Team

14. Retail Sales Representatives Raul Velazquez Veronica Arredondo Tina Smith Know The Team