Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Phillip Benson

Granbury,TX

Summary

Highly driven General Manager successful at implementing strategic approaches to drive profitability and sales. Recognized for performance excellence in operations and customer care. Successful at motivating, training and developing team members to drive profitability in highly competitive environment.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Sales Director

Scruggs Co.
Fort Worth, TX
06.2024 - Current
  • Water/Wastewater sales and service
  • Manufacturer representative for Pratt/Mueller, Cla-Val, Vent-o-Mat air valves
  • Region consists of Waco up to Tulsa Ok.
  • Start ups and maintenance
  • Report directly to President of Scruggs

VP Sales and Operations

Universal Valve and Crane
Odessa , TX
12.2023 - 06.2024

• Spearheaded strategic sales initiatives, resulting in a consistent track record
of exceeding revenue targets
• Develop and maintain key client relationships, driving customer
satisfaction and loyalty within a competitive market.
• Implemented effective sales and processes and methodologies, optimizing
team performance, and contributing to a substantial in overall sales
efficiency.
• Successfully expanding market presence and profitability through
• Negotiate and closed complex deals with major clients
• Developed Sales Forecasts, budgets, and KPI’s ensuring alignment with
organizational objectives.
• Collaborate cross functionally with Marketing and Operational teams to
align sales efforts with overall company goals.
• Continually seeking out opportunities for professional development and
stayed abreast of industry trends to maintain a competitive edge

GM-Texas

Industrial Service Solutions
Fort Worth, TX
02.2015 - 10.2023
  • Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Monitored financial performance and identified areas for improvement in cost savings and revenue generation.
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  • Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
  • Analyzed existing processes for effectiveness and developed new systems as needed to enhance overall productivity levels.
  • Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership outlining key performance metrics related to operational success.
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.

Outside Sales Representative

Mercer Valve
San Antonio, TX
08.2012 - 02.2015
  • Researched potential clients, identified decision makers and developed relationships with them.
  • Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and develop target customer profiles.
  • Gathered data on competitors' products, prices, and sales techniques.
  • Maintained knowledge of current product offerings and pricing structures.

Valve Technician

Carter Champers
Aledo , TX
03.2008 - 07.2012
  • Performed inspections and testing of valves to ensure proper functioning and safety standards.
  • Calibrated valves using hand tools and gauges according to manufacturer specifications.
  • Repaired defective valves, including replacing seals, gaskets, springs, and other components.

Marine

United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton South, CA
10.2003 - 09.2007
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
  • Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify any potential issues or malfunctions.

Education

Associate of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD
05.2006

Skills

  • Quality Management
  • Process Automation
  • Sales
  • Distribution Management
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Project Management
  • Contract Negotiations
  • Account Management
  • Customer Retention
  • Business Development
  • Profit and Loss Accountability
  • Sales Expertise

Certification

  • NCCER Master Trainer
  • Veriforce Master Trainer

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Regional Sales Director

Scruggs Co.
06.2024 - Current

VP Sales and Operations

Universal Valve and Crane
12.2023 - 06.2024

GM-Texas

Industrial Service Solutions
02.2015 - 10.2023

Outside Sales Representative

Mercer Valve
08.2012 - 02.2015

Valve Technician

Carter Champers
03.2008 - 07.2012

Marine

United States Marine Corps
10.2003 - 09.2007

Associate of Science - Computer Networking And Telecommunications

University of Maryland - Baltimore County
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