John Bennick
Greenville,SC
Summary
An industrious, self-motivated individual. I've worked in many different areas within jobs which has given me polished skills in problem solving, customer service, and the ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently. I work well both on my own and within a team setting. I have an open personality and the ability to adjust and thrive in almost any environment. I look forward to an opportunity where I can develop, excel, and offer a superb work ethic.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive of Sales and Advertising
DINE-greenville Magazine
Greenville, SC
01.2025 - Current
- Researched and identified potential new clients through cold calling, emails, social media, and networking events to expand the advertiser base.
- Pitched advertising options, negotiated contract terms and pricing, and closed deals to meet or exceed sales goals and revenue targets.
- Consulted with clients to understand their advertising needs and preferences, then create customized, multi-platform proposals that leverage the magazine's print and digital offering.
Supervisor Inside Sales Rep
Spectrum
Simpsonville, SC
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Finished first in class in training and ranked in the top 2% of the nation for 2 quarters.
- Achieved record breaking sales growth of 30% in a single quarter and consistently exceeded monthly sales targets by 20%.
- Proven the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
President
Iconic Marketing Solutions Inc. (AT&T)
Charleston, SC
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Completed client expectations by meeting with the client twice a week to go over proposed target goals and new promotions.
- Drove profitability through effective management while setting priorities that would ensure long-term business success in both short-term goals as well as future planning stages.
- Led and motivated subordinates to advance in employee engagement to develop a high performing managerial team.
- Oversaw all operations and business activities by ensuring desired results were consistent with the overall strategy and mission.
Assistant Manager
Legacy Concepts Inc. (AT&T)
Greenville, SC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Consistently maintained #2 highest in sales out of #91 offices nationwide.
- Managed the office, while developing others in a high performance driven business.
- Planned and executed all aspects of the company's marketing and sales strategies.
- Calculated payable hours, commissions, bonuses, tax withholdings and deductions.
Education
BS - Political Science
Lander University
Greenwood, SCU.S. ARMY Reserve - 12B Combat Engineer
U.S. ARMY Combat Lifesaver -
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Financial management
- Leadership and team management
- Problem-solving decision-making
- Communication and presentation skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Excel
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Adobe
- POS Systems
- Salesforce
Timeline
Executive of Sales and Advertising
DINE-greenville Magazine
01.2025 - Current
Supervisor Inside Sales Rep
Spectrum
01.2023 - 01.2025
President
Iconic Marketing Solutions Inc. (AT&T)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Assistant Manager
Legacy Concepts Inc. (AT&T)
01.2020 - 01.2021
BS - Political Science
Lander University