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BENJAMIN BROCKER

Portland

Summary

Diligent sales associate with solid background in retail sales and customer engagement. Demonstrated success in driving store sales and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and product knowledge. Proven ability to utilize problem-solving skills and teamwork to meet customer needs and achieve sales targets.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandiser/Sales Associate

Fresh Source
06.2022 - Current


Represented Fresh Source in regional grocery chains by merchandising fresh produce, ensuring attractive displays and consistent brand representation.

  • Built strong relationships with store managers and department leads to secure prime shelf placement and execute promotional programs.
  • Monitored product inventory, restocked displays, and rotated perishable items to minimize shrink and uphold food safety standards.
  • Tracked sales trends and provided store-level insights to the sales team to support forecasting and territory planning.
  • Assisted in new product rollouts, seasonal resets, and in-store marketing campaigns to drive product visibility and increase sales.
  • Maintained accurate records of in-store activities, display compliance, and weekly store visit reports.

Key Achievements:

  • Increased sales in assigned territory by optimizing product placement and upselling seasonal items.
  • Recognized by management for maintaining excellent relationships with 10+ store accounts across multiple districts.

Sous Chef Apprenticeship

Sunriver Resort
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Trained in a kitchen setting to develop culinary techniques
  • Improved performance of team members resulting in high-quality meals produced daily
  • Maximized customer satisfaction and team operations by executing command-based structure and staff performance oversight.

Ski Instructor

Bachelor Ski Resort
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • Lead instructional classes to beginning and intermediate skiers.
  • Adjust coaching techniques to meet student needs and address strengths and weaknesses.
  • Maintain a strong proficiency in CPR, First Aid and rescue techniques to provide optimal support to individuals in distress.

English Teacher/Marine Conservation

IVHQ
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Introduced the fundamentals of the English language to Adults and Children in the village of Nosy Komba
  • Coached students, offering one-on-one tutoring to improve linguistics and pronunciation
  • Protected wildlife nestlings such as sea turtles and nudibranchs
  • Conducted field research to document turtle population and variety of species.

Education

Central Oregon Community College
Bend, OR

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Lane Community College
Eugene, OR

Skills

  • Performance Assessments
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Building Customer Trust and Loyalty
  • Creativity and Flexibility
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Effective sales strategies
  • Vendor relations
  • Markdown procedures
  • Space planning
  • Pricing strategy

Timeline

Merchandiser/Sales Associate

Fresh Source
06.2022 - Current

Sous Chef Apprenticeship

Sunriver Resort
01.2022 - 12.2022

Ski Instructor

Bachelor Ski Resort
12.2021 - 05.2022

English Teacher/Marine Conservation

IVHQ
04.2019 - 08.2019

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Lane Community College

Central Oregon Community College