Leif Benham
Carlsbad,CA
Summary
Result driven sales professional with a proven ability to build lasting customer relationships, understand customer needs, and recommend the right solutions. Strong communicator with a customer-first mindset, passionate about delivering exceptional service and consistently achieving sales goals in fast paced, performance-driven environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Representative
John Lenore & Company
San Diego, CA
04.2025 - Current
- Developed strong customer relationships through personalized service and product knowledge.
- Executed sales strategies to enhance store visibility and drive foot traffic.
- Trained and mentored junior associates on sales techniques and customer engagement.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust merchandising strategies accordingly.
Merchandiser
Crest Beverage LLC
Vista, CA
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Verified products appeared at correct locations in proper quantities.
- Inspected merchandise for quality and arranged proper display location on floor.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
Associate Manager
Pacific Drive-Ins
San Marcos, CA
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mission Hills High School
San Marcos, CA06-2022
Skills
- Operations Management
- Business Development
- Strategic Planning
- Guest Relations
- Training and Development
- Financial Reporting
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Inventory Management
Accomplishments
- English: Fluent
- Spanish: Conversational
Timeline
Sales Representative
John Lenore & Company
04.2025 - Current
Merchandiser
Crest Beverage LLC
12.2024 - 04.2025
Associate Manager
Pacific Drive-Ins
04.2022 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Mission Hills High School