Clutch & Close LLC
Your Part-Time VP of Sales – Full-Time Results
About Us
At Clutch & Close LLC, we help small to medium-sized companies unlock their true sales potential. Led by Jan F. Marien, a seasoned global sales and marketing executive with over 20 years of experience, we specialize in refining your sales process to deliver higher sales, stronger teams, and a repeatable, scalable system.
Jan’s career spans multimillion-dollar revenue growth in the food and CPG sectors, brand launches, international expansion, and building high-performing sales teams. Fluent in four languages and deeply experienced in both North American and European markets, Jan brings a unique global perspective to every client engagement.
Whether you’re looking to optimize your sales strategy, enter new markets, or simply create a more efficient sales pipeline, Clutch & Close delivers results without the overhead of a full-time executive.
Our Services
Fractional VP of Sales
Optimize pricing, distribution, and retailer/distributor partnerships.
Part-time executive leadership for small to medium-sized companies.
Improve and document sales processes to ensure consistent growth.
Develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
Build and mentor high-performing sales teams.
What Sets Us Apart
Most small and medium-sized companies don’t need – or can’t justify – a full-time VP of Sales. That’s where we come in.
Bilingual Advantage – Fluent in four languages to help expand international reach.
Affordable Expertise – Get executive-level sales leadership without full-time cost.
Proven Track Record – Over two decades of experience driving multimillion-dollar growth.
Custom Solutions – Strategies tailored to your business and industry.
Global Perspective – Expertise in North American and European markets.
Let’s Connect
📧 Email: jan@clutchandclose.com
📞 Phone: 312-953-9099
📍 Location: The Colony, Texas
🕒 Business Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM
