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BusinessAnalyst

Scott Benson

Lexington,NC

Summary

Scott is a well-developed professional with more than 20 years of high-tech/healthcare management and sales experience. He possesses persuasive presentation and communication skills. He has proven experience in sales management in both business and technical environments. Scott combines strong people skills, creativity and a self-starting attitude resulting in long-term success. He also has built a reputation as a respected leader. Scott has a proven track record in developing and executing new business opportunities with all appropriate details taken into account.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with background in executive leadership. Guided strategic initiatives that enhanced operational efficiency and fostered organizational growth. Demonstrated expertise in leadership and strategic planning.

Professional leader with executive experience ready to drive impactful change. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives and enhance operational performance. Valued for collaborative team leadership and adaptability to evolving business needs.

Experienced with executive leadership and strategic planning. Utilizes innovative approaches to drive business growth and operational excellence. Track record of effective team collaboration and achieving results.

Results-driven executive with extensive experience in strategic leadership and operational excellence. Proven track record in driving growth, optimizing processes, and fostering team collaboration. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently achieving high-impact results in dynamic environments.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

VP, Sales

Fluree PBC
09.2018 - 11.2024
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Negotiated high-value contracts that maximized profitability while mitigating risks for the organization.
  • Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
  • Leveraged technology to automate workflows and streamline processes, resulting in increased productivity and cost savings across the organization.
  • Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies throughout all aspects of business operations.
  • Established and directed successful programs focused on [Area].
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.

Vice President, Sales

PhoneTree/West Corporation
01.2017 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for sales strategy, customer retention, team development and bottom line revenue growth of PhoneTree’s cloud based solution
  • Responsibilities include: Team coaching, Funnel management, Strategic account planning, sale negotiations, customer relationship building and territory development
  • Increased sales 50% from 2016 to 2017
  • Ensure that all members of the team took responsibility and credit for their contributions
  • Funnel and pipeline management tools and processes developed
  • Team closed $6.3MM in new contract value in 2017
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.

Regional Sales Director

Common CENT Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Responsible for managing sales, and marketing of Healthcare foodservice company
  • Responsibilities include: funnel development and reporting, strategic account planning, sale negotiations, and new vertical strategy development
  • Manage sales Team
  • Senior Leadership/financials
  • Coordinate and negotiate national GPO Relationship
  • Attended internal global leadership development training
  • Closed $300,000 deal within 90 days of start date

Senior Sales Executive

Verifone
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Responsible for sales, partner development, opportunity identification of Verifone's various product lines (Hardware, Gateway, PaaS) for the Healthcare market
  • Responsibilities include: Identifying acquisition targets, channel development, sale negotiations, customer relationship building and territory development
  • Identified technology companies to partner/acquire
  • Closed first payment as a service deal for Verifone
  • Aggressive prospect/channel development
  • Closed First Payment as a Service deal

Regional Sales Director

TSI Healthcare
01.2009 - 12.2009
  • Responsible for sales, customer retention, opportunity identification and bottom line revenue growth of NextGen EHR product line for the North Carolina market
  • Responsibilities include: strategic account planning, sale negotiations, customer relationship building and territory development
  • Closed $300,000 Practice Management and EHR deal within 90 days of starting
  • Aggressive prospect development
  • Average 2-4 demo’s a week (onsite and online) of both EHR and EPM products
  • Closed $300,000 deal within 90 days of start date

Sales Executive

Integrated Healthcare Solutions
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for lead generation, opportunity identification and revenue growth of NextGen, Allscripts (MyWay) and Intelichart (HIE) for the North Carolina market
  • Demo specialist for InteliChart (HIE) product - Instrumental in closing a $500K HIE deal
  • Average 2-3 demo’s a week (onsite and online) of both EMR and HIE products
  • Industry Event speaking engagements on the Value of EMR adoption
  • Successfully demoed HIE product to multiple Hospital boards - $500K deal closed

Manager – Healthcare Sales and Business Development

PhoneTree
01.2003 - 12.2008
  • Responsible for formalizing the strategic direction for the healthcare market segment, ensuring that both retail and channel sales operate under a synergistic front
  • Primary responsibility of this position is to ensure that proper corporate and product positioning is achieved in the market place, resulting in maximized sales effort
  • Grew sales an average of 75% per year
  • Develop and manage key partner relationships – including quota attainment
  • Rebuilt national sales force in 2007
  • Liaison to senior management for overall corporate strategy validation
  • Provide sales support to large strategic account opportunities
  • Formalized agreements with national healthcare technology companies and associations

Sr. Manager, Product Marketing

Empowered Networks Inc.
01.1997 - 12.2003
  • Responsible for rolling out and developing branded services to specific customer segments
  • Develop/Direct the marketing programs for Performance Analysis group
  • Developed UK and European Marketing Services
  • Grew Marketing Services group to a 1.2 million-dollar business unit
  • Directly responsible for marketing activities supporting 65% of Empowered Networks revenue

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business/Marketing Specialization

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
01.1997

Diploma of Biblical Studies -

Word of Life Bible Institute
Schroon Lake, NY
01.1994

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Client relationship building
  • Customer service
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Customer and employee rapport
  • Budget oversight
  • Market research
  • Business growth and marketing strategies
  • Market trends and analysis

Highlights

  • Well-developed team management skills. Ensured that all members of the team took responsibility and credit for their contributions.
  • Comfortable in complex selling environments both as an individual contributor and coach.
  • Successfully demoed and closed HIE product to multiple Hospital boards ($500,000+ in sales).
  • Between 2006 and 2008 grew sales an average of 75% per year.
  • Work closely with industry alliances to ensure value of relationship is realized.
  • Partnered with individual sales representatives to effectively close large and complicated opportunities (Hospitals, Clinics, CHCs and Billing Services).
  • Responsible for corporate direction in healthcare and new vertical markets.
  • Formalized and managed agreements with leading healthcare technology companies and associations.
  • Effectively managed North American marketing services programs with some programs producing a ROI of 600%.

Timeline

VP, Sales

Fluree PBC
09.2018 - 11.2024

Vice President, Sales

PhoneTree/West Corporation
01.2017 - 09.2018

Regional Sales Director

Common CENT Solutions
01.2012 - 01.2016

Senior Sales Executive

Verifone
01.2010 - 01.2012

Regional Sales Director

TSI Healthcare
01.2009 - 12.2009

Sales Executive

Integrated Healthcare Solutions
01.2008 - 12.2008

Manager – Healthcare Sales and Business Development

PhoneTree
01.2003 - 12.2008

Sr. Manager, Product Marketing

Empowered Networks Inc.
01.1997 - 12.2003

Diploma of Biblical Studies -

Word of Life Bible Institute

Bachelor of Science - Business/Marketing Specialization

Liberty University
Scott Benson