IRVINE, Calif. — Conifer Specialties recently rewarded five Advantage Sales and Marketing (ASM) associates as a part of their second annual ASM Incentive Trip contest.

“We are very pleased and proud of the success that ASM has had in helping us to grow our Canterbury Natural Distribution nationally,” said Harry Forsberg, Conifer Specialties Vice President, Sales & Marketing. “Since just the beginning of January, we have gained 18,000 new points of distribution. This can be attributed to the hard work and dedication of the entire ASM Natural & Specialty team.”

The following award recipients will receive a three night trip to the Willows Lodge in Woodinville, Wash.:

• Manager with the largest increase in distributor sales from previous year: Customer Development Manager Robin Fogarty
• Manager with largest gain in distribution accounts: Customer Development Manager John Rader
• Retail Sales Merchandiser with the largest gain in distribution points: Jayme Kerrigan
• Manager with largest gain in distribution of new items: Customer Development Manager Robert Piemontese
• Conifer MVP with more than 7,800 new points of distribution: Business Development Manager Susan Pittsley

“Congratulations to all of our Conifer Incentive Trip winners on their well-deserved rewards,” said Frank Morris, Vice President, Natural and Specialty. “We look forward to continuing to grow this client’s business as our mutual success is its own reward.”

About Advantage Sales and Marketing
Advantage Sales & Marketing LLC (ASM) is a premier consumer packaged goods sales and marketing agency, committed to building brand value for our clients and customers. ASM’s cradle-to-cart—post-manufacture to consumption—customized sales and marketing solutions include headquarter sales, retail merchandising and marketing services, specializing in client and customer events, publications and assisted-selling services for the grocery, drugstore, club, convenience, natural/specialty, consumer electronic and home center industries. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., ASM has 66 offices in the United States and Canada. Visit www.asmnet.com today.

For more information, contact:
Stephanie Miclot
ASM Corporate Communications
949-797-3105
stephanie.miclot@asmnet.com