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Brian Bentti

Carlsbad,CA

Summary

Seeking a career opportunity to drive success in a fast-paced environment where great value and service are prioritized. Willing to go above and beyond to create thriving long-lasting business relationships. Focused Sales Consultant providing exciting product demonstrations and convincing leads to purchase. Detailed and quick-paced and true team player. Pursuing new sales-driven role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Consultant

Marcolin Eyewear
10.2022 - 01.2024
  • Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
  • Created detailed sales presentations to communicate product features and market data.
  • Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.
  • Placed Second in national sales contest for Harley Davidson Brand.

Account Manager

Walman Optical
09.2021 - 10.2022
    • Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.
    • Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements
    • Sold new products and services and developed new accounts to maximize revenue potential.
    • Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals
    • Educated clients on new products or services to increase customer engagement with brand

Account Executive

Safilo USA
09.2019 - 08.2021
  • Applied needs-based analysis to assess current satisfaction and importance of various product features to customers.
  • Serviced over 100 accounts and proposed new products and services to maximize revenue.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
  • Negotiated sales deals between customers and agency, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated relationships.
  • Met and exceeded service level goals to achieve standards and expectations.

Outside Sales Representative

Multiple Fashion And Sports Wear Companies
05.2004 - 07.2019

Responsible for and managed multiple Clothing brand's, sales for named labels such as Fred Perry, Salt Life, Moose Knuckles, Scotch and Soda and Z Brand.

Directed and supervised small team of Marketing and Promotional agents responsible for bringing attention of brands to hip and young urban professionals while managing all sales and at one point Independent, showroom.

  • Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Top Sales Representative. Booking sales over One million dollars each season.
  • Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

National Sales Manager

Kaenon Sunglasses
01.2002 - 09.2004

Developed and executed sales strategies by monitoring market trends to anticipate clients needs and wants. Carried out human resource functions such as hiring, evaluating and training a network of regional sales representatives across North America.

  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
  • Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
  • Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.

National Sales Manager

Diesel
01.2001 - 01.2002

Managed launching of sales for new young, men's and women's division of Diesel to Key retailers, improving operations to attain target sales objectives. Forecasted Sales, analyzed market trends and determined consumer's needs and channel preferences also while planning and placing North America's divisional buy against global product offering.

  • Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston, TX

Skills

    • National branded accounts management
    • Market Analysis
    • B2B sales
    • Account development
      • Sales Closing
      • Lead Prospecting
      • Strategic planning
      • Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

fitness, travel

As a avid lifelong surfer, former competitive triathlete, and cancer survivor, I'm passionate about healthy lifestyles and travel, especially to tropical surfing locales.

Timeline

Sales Consultant

Marcolin Eyewear
10.2022 - 01.2024

Account Manager

Walman Optical
09.2021 - 10.2022

Account Executive

Safilo USA
09.2019 - 08.2021

Outside Sales Representative

Multiple Fashion And Sports Wear Companies
05.2004 - 07.2019

National Sales Manager

Kaenon Sunglasses
01.2002 - 09.2004

National Sales Manager

Diesel
01.2001 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

University of Houston - Clear Lake
Brian Bentti