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Brenda Benoit

North Ogden,UT
Brenda Benoit

Summary

Customer focused Territory Sales Rep offering more than 17 years in outside sales.

Successful in new account acquisition and growing existing accounts.

Building customer relationships and successfully closing sales,with

Strong communication and interpersonal skills. .

Overview

16
years of professional experience

Work History

One Coast LLC

Territory Sales Representative
10.2021 - 02.2023

Job overview

  • Generated new leads for company in three state territory, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming.
  • Enhanced product knowledge among customers by conducting informative presentations and demonstrations.
  • Optimized route planning for account visits, reducing travel time and allowing for increased face-to-face interactions with clients.
  • Established trust with clients through consistent follow-ups, leading to long-term partnerships and repeat business.
  • Utilized CRM software effectively to track leads, manage contacts, and monitor progress against goals regularly.
  • Proactively negotiated profitable contracts for product lines and performed cold-calling to senior leadership to expand territory sales.
  • Maintained relationships with established accounts and prospected new retailers by calling on customers and engaging prospects in person.
  • Delivered exceptional post-sales support by ensuring client inquiries were addressed quickly while maintaining regular communication.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.

United Giftware

Utah Territory Manager
05.2016 - 09.2021

Job overview

  • Manage Sales in Utah, from I-70 north.
  • Built strong long-lasting relationships with customers.
  • We have products in many categories such as Home Décor, Books, Clothing and Jewelry, Kitchen Essentials, Outdoor Rugs, Garden Décor and more!.
  • We work with Andrew McMeel, Trisha Waldron, Acomo, Home Essentials, Red Carpet, regal Arts, Root Candles, My Favorite Things, Savvy Travelers, Travelon Certified International, Jillian and Roberts, Dickson's, Josie B, PPD and more.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Utilized CRM to compile data gathered from various sources.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow and negotiating competitive vendor contracts.
  • Managed accounts within 3 state territory.
  • Developed strong relationships with key decision-makers, fostering trust and loyalty in assigned territory.

Junior Achievement Of Utah Inc.

Program Manager
01.2007 - 05.2016

Job overview

  • Duration: 9 years 4 months.
  • Contacted new and existing Schools to discuss how their needs could be met through specific training and services.
  • Contacted all Schools and supplied them with correct programs based on class needs.
  • Created strategic training events to expand current programs in schools.
  • Prospected and conducted face-to-face calls with bank executives and directors throughout assigned territory to recruit volunteers.
  • Consulted with businesses to supply accurate program and volunteer needs for specific Schools in their area.
  • Built relationships with Principals and Teachers to promote long term Program growth.
  • Managed portfolio of 29 Schools in three districts.
  • Managed portfolio of 10,000 students within three districts.
  • Improved processes by providing presentations to staff members and administration.

Education

International Hair Design
Bountiful, UT

from Cosmetology License
01.

University Overview

BYU-Idaho
Rexburg, ID

Associate of Arts from General Arts

University Overview

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Dependable
  • Presentations skills
  • People-oriented
  • Energetic and driven
  • Excellent work ethic
  • Excellent communication
  • Territory Management
  • Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Customer training
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Territory Sales Representative
One Coast LLC
10.2021 - 02.2023
Utah Territory Manager
United Giftware
05.2016 - 09.2021
Program Manager
Junior Achievement Of Utah Inc.
01.2007 - 05.2016
International Hair Design
from Cosmetology License
BYU-Idaho
Associate of Arts from General Arts
Brenda Benoit