Blake Benthall
Richmond Hill,GA
Summary
Dynamic Account Manager offering expertise in building partnerships, retaining key accounts and enhancing profit channels. Strong leader with proficiency in growing professional network, influencing decision-makers and devising successful strategies. Collaborative and strategic team leader with robust background in customer relationship management.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Key Account Manager
Builders FirstSource
06.2017 - Current
- Field customer complaints and facilitate negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Maintain daily operations of sales team to ensure orders are delivered correctly and on time.
- Facilitate communication between each internal department to ensure all orders and customer needs are met.
- Assist outside sales representative with any material takeoffs, operation issues, and customer complaints.
- Partnered with outside sales team to grow sales over 40% with current and new accounts
General Manager
Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pubs And Grill
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Implemented robust inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste/costs associated with excess product storage.
- Updated and resolved incidents and managed accessorial charges objectively while maximizing profit.
- Drove year-over-year business growth while leading operations, strategic vision, and long-range planning. In turn grew overall sales by 25% during tenure.
Assistant Manager
Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pubs And Grill
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Maintained all schedules for staff shifts.
- Responsible for inventory of all beverage sales to eliminate waste and ensure stock was never depleted.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sound Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA05.2010
Skills
- Customer rapport
- Revenue Generation
- Key Account Management
- Services optimization
- Account Retention
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Excellent Communication
- Self-Directed
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Key Account Manager
Builders FirstSource
06.2017 - Current
General Manager
Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pubs And Grill
01.2014 - 06.2017
Assistant Manager
Molly MacPherson's Scottish Pubs And Grill
01.2012 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Sound Design
Savannah College of Art And Design
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