Benjamin Davis
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Experienced sales/design consultant with a demonstrated history of working across different industries. Skilled in communication, relationship building, marketing analytics, interpersonal skills, and leadership. Strong arts and design professional that exceeds sales goals. Remains in tune with latest sales and marketing strategies. Possesses excellent track record in predicting and planning for new sales direction and market trends. Identifies new sales prospects and negotiate deals while maintaining high level of customer satisfaction. Oversees strategies and campaigns throughout product, service or concept lifecycle. Leads by example and inspire sales and marketing staff to perform at peak levels.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Design Consultant
MaxHome/NewBath
New Orleans, LA
01.2020 - Current
- Delivered production ready graphics in HTML and CSS for all marketing assets.
- Maintained consistent use of graphic imagery in materials and other marketing outreach.
- Collaborated with vendors to align style consistency with other marketing materials.
- Maintained professional design knowledge by attending various workshops, professional society gatherings, and meetings.
- Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
- Increased profitability and pipeline development by leveraging multiple sales strategies and distribution channels.
- Applied knowledge of market and full range of innovative and unique products to meet customer needs, expanding company's customer base.
Oil Field Sales Representative
Baker Hughes Inc
Houston, TX
11.2017 - 01.2020
- Exceeded established sales goals and increased client retention.
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Worked to develop network by identifying and pursuing new leads, attending industry events and building rapport with clients.
- Networked at events and by phone to expand business profits and revenues.
Bar Manager
Fifers Seafood
Baltimore, MD
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Designed special drink and cocktail offerings on monthly basis as part of seasonal offerings.
- Took customer orders and capitalized on opportunities to sell special beverage and food options.
- Strategized plans to increase bar revenue through innovative promotional concepts, specialty drinks and customer-focused events.
- Guaranteed optimal beverage stock by assessing inventory and collaborating with owners for corrective action planning to limit expenses.
- Followed all safety requirements for alcohol service and maintained network of available ride services for inebriated customers.
- Motivated and disciplined employees and implemented new mentoring program, which increased worker morale.
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD04.2006
Skills
- Project presentations
- Creative design layouts
- Vendor relationships
- Organization and Time Management
- Superb eye for detail
- Budgeting and Expenditures
- Relationship Building
- Sales Quota Management
- Client Service
- Contract preparation
- Excellent people skills
- Point of sale operation
- Preparing budgets
- Developing solutions
Accomplishments
- Top sales rep for multiple months in 2020, 2021.
- Collaboration award
Timeline
Senior Design Consultant
MaxHome/NewBath
01.2020 - Current
Oil Field Sales Representative
Baker Hughes Inc
11.2017 - 01.2020
Bar Manager
Fifers Seafood
01.2014 - 08.2017
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Anne Arundel Community College