Benjamin Perkins
Clarksville,TN
Summary
I have several years of experience and expertise in making sure my clients are well cared for. My integrity to always do the right thing is my number one asset. I am a determined and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills . Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager/Salesperson
United Structural Systems
Pleasant View, TN
2018.05 - Current
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Salesperson Estimator
Tennessee Foundation Service
Nashville, TN
2017.06 - 2018.05
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Provided product benefits and advantages and discussed pricing with interested parties.
- Developed and grew leads through repeat business and customer referrals.
- Networked within community to build and nurture successful relationships with new and long-term customers.
- Asked open-ended questions to determine needs and assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
Salesperson
Frontier Basement
Clarksville, TN
2016.04 - 2017.06
- Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Engaged customers in social conversations to create pleasant and easy shopping experience.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel.
- Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
Route Sales
Mrs Grissom's Salads
Nashville , TN
2013.08 - 2015.04
- Sold [Product] to existing and new customers along assigned routes.
- Identified revenue and sales goals and presented to sales team.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Owner
Perky Enterprise's
W. Burlington, IA
2001.02 - 2013.01
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA 2001.05 -
Skills
Project planning and development
Project Management
Contract Management
Residential construction
Customer service
Business Owner
Accomplishments
Consistently achieve a 30% close rate or higher per year with personal annual sales of 2,000,000.
Timeline
Project Manager/Salesperson
United Structural Systems
2018.05 - Current
Salesperson Estimator
Tennessee Foundation Service
2017.06 - 2018.05
Salesperson
Frontier Basement
2016.04 - 2017.06
Route Sales
Mrs Grissom's Salads
2013.08 - 2015.04
No Degree - Business Administration And Management
Des Moines Area Community College
2001.05 -
Owner
Perky Enterprise's
2001.02 - 2013.01