Benjamin Baker
Decatur
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in business development. Recognized for effective communication and problem-solving skills that enhance client onboarding and team collaboration, contributing to impactful account development.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Development Specialist
Lane Automotive
Watervliet
01.2001 - Current
- Collaborated with sales teams to enhance customer engagement strategies.
- Partnered with team members in other business functions to establish best possible solutions.
- Established effective working relationships with internal teams.
- Maintained professional attitude and environment to set example for internal and external organizations.
- Developed relationships with potential clients to gain momentum for account development opportunities.
- Generated sales leads by attending trade shows and networking events.
- Developed key relationships with customers through regular communication, meetings, and events.
- Identified business prospects through cold.
- Assisted in the management of project timelines, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables are achieved.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Identified customer needs by asking questions and advising on best solutions.
- Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Decatur Public Schools
Decatur, MI06-2002
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Client onboarding
- Product knowledge
- Brand awareness
- Account development
- B2C experience
- B2B background
- Staff training
- Email campaigns
- Cold calling
- Professionalism
- Excellent communication
- E-commerce sales
- Sales training
- Customer retention
- Teamwork
- Sales techniques
Timeline
Business Development Specialist
Lane Automotive
01.2001 - Current
High School Diploma -
Decatur Public Schools