BENJAMIN NEAL
Austin,TX
Summary
Sales and business development professional with a proven track record in generating new business opportunities and fostering client relationships. Expertise in consultative selling, driving revenue growth, and optimizing sales processes to deliver customer-focused solutions. Strong communicator with a history of successful product launches and strategic partnerships.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Consultant
Freelance Sales Consultant
Austin, USA
06.2026 - Current
- Provide sales consulting and business development support to small businesses and industry professionals.
- Generate new business opportunities through networking, prospecting, and relationship development.
- Advise clients on customer acquisition, retention strategies, and sales process optimization.
- Conduct consultative sales presentations and product demonstrations.
- Developed and maintained strategic relationships with clients, vendors, and industry professionals to identify new business opportunities and expand professional networks.
- Conducted market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and support strategic decision-making.
- Coordinated project timelines, client communications, and operational initiatives to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.
Senior Research & Development Testing Technician
Cobra PUMA Golf
Carlsbad, USA
10.2011 - Current
- Partnered with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams to deliver innovative products aligned with consumer and athlete feedback.
- Served as a technical product expert, providing insights that influenced product design, performance enhancements, and go-to-market strategies.
- Managed equipment inventory, testing schedules, and product distribution for internal teams, athletes, and special events.
- Collaborated with PGA Tour professionals, elite amateur golfers, and product development teams to evaluate and improve golf equipment performance.
- Supported the development, testing, and launch of new golf clubs and equipment from concept through commercialization.
- Conducted on-course product evaluations and performance testing to ensure products met the highest standards of quality and playability.
- Partnered with engineering, manufacturing, and marketing teams to deliver innovative products aligned with consumer and athlete feedback.
- Served as a technical product expert, providing insights that influenced product design, performance enhancements, and go-to-market strategies.
- Managed equipment inventory, testing schedules, and product distribution for internal teams, athletes, and special events.
Quality Control Auditor
Cobra PUMA Golf
Carlsbad, USA
10.2011 - Current
- Supported product rollouts through collaboration with development and operations teams.
- Identified product issues and implemented solutions that improved customer experience.
- Conducted factory audits and vendor evaluations to maintain quality standards.
Senior Sales Account Manager
SRI Surgical
San Diego, USA
06.2010 - 10.2011
- Managed portfolio of healthcare accounts, developing new business opportunities that expanded client base.
- Built long-term client relationships resulting in strong retention and recurring revenue.
- Served as primary point of contact for customer support and account growth, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Consulted customers on inventory solutions, achieving waste reduction and cost savings.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
Sonoma State University
Sonoma, CA06-2005
Skills
- Business Development
- Outside Sales
- Lead Generation
- Account Management
- Consultative Selling
- Product Demonstrations
- Client Retention
- Pipeline Management
- CRM Management
- Negotiation
- Territory Management
- Customer Success
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
- Consistently exceeded sales goals and performance expectations
- Supervised and mentored teams of up to 15 employees
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams of 40+ members on golf club development projects
- Designed and implemented company-wide training programs
- Developed inventory tracking and reporting systems using Microsoft Excel
Leadership Experience
- Served as Cobra PUMA Golf Club Chairman, leading employee engagement initiatives, golf events, and team-building activities.
- Served as SCGA Chairman, coordinating tournament participation, communications, and player engagement programs.
- Selected as a Cobra PUMA Values Team Member, helping promote company culture, employee involvement, and organizational initiatives.
- Contributed as a member of the R&D Design Review Committee, collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate product concepts and provide strategic feedback.
- Supervised and mentored teams of up to 15 employees, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
- Developed and implemented company-wide training programs to improve onboarding, product knowledge, and team performance.
- Led cross-functional projects involving engineering, operations, manufacturing, and Tour staff to support successful product launches.
- Facilitated communication between internal stakeholders, vendors, athletes, and customers to ensure project success and operational efficiency.
- Recognized as a trusted team leader with a proven ability to motivate others, manage competing priorities, and drive results in fast-paced environments.
- Consistently demonstrated leadership through initiative, problem-solving, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Timeline
Sales Consultant
Freelance Sales Consultant
06.2026 - Current
Senior Research & Development Testing Technician
Cobra PUMA Golf
10.2011 - Current
Quality Control Auditor
Cobra PUMA Golf
10.2011 - Current
Senior Sales Account Manager
SRI Surgical
06.2010 - 10.2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Business Administration
Sonoma State University