Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Benjamin Bowers

Hudson

Summary

Resilient Direct Sales Representative with 17 years experience in the food service industry. Skilled in building customer relationships and understanding customer needs. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing superior customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Sales Representative

Martin Brothers Distribution
06.2010 - Current
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing customized product solutions and building rapport through exceptional communication.
  • Collaborated with team members to exceed sales targets, fostering a competitive yet supportive environment.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through consistent follow-ups and timely resolution of concerns, ensuring repeat business opportunities.
  • Prioritized time management skills to handle multiple client accounts simultaneously while maintaining high-quality interactions.
  • Achieved top-tier ranking among peers via consistently surpassing quotas through persistence, dedication and proactive outreach efforts.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.

Direct Sales Representative

Hawkeye Foodservice
06.2009 - 06.2010
  • Cultivated strong client relationships through consistent follow-ups and timely resolution of concerns, ensuring repeat business opportunities.

Direct Sales Representative

H&H Foodservice
05.2007 - 06.2009
  • Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Upper Iowa University
Fayette, IA
05.2005

Skills

  • Relationship Development
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication
  • Customer Acquisition
  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Time management
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Computer literacy
  • Product knowledge
  • Adaptability
  • Problem-solving

Certification

Serve Safe Certified - May 2023

Timeline

Direct Sales Representative

Martin Brothers Distribution
06.2010 - Current

Direct Sales Representative

Hawkeye Foodservice
06.2009 - 06.2010

Direct Sales Representative

H&H Foodservice
05.2007 - 06.2009

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Upper Iowa University

Serve Safe Certified - May 2023

Benjamin Bowers