Benjamin Kaufman
New Business Development/Account Management
PEWAUKEE | United States
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In my own words
— BenjaminI am interested in a position where I can assist others in achieving challenging business objectives that requires a keen eye to detail, and seasoned interpersonal skills.
During my 25+ year track record, I have been a consistent team player, leading numerous teams to not only achieve, but exceed their revenue and profit goals. I attribute my success to constant and unwavering customer service, team work, and dedication to any task I commit my mind to.
Trajectory
Feb 2017 — Now
New Business Development/Account Management · Scales Advertising
Meet with potential clients to evaluate where they have been with their marketing, where
they are currently, and where they want to be
Understand their business inside and out including their team, brand, product,
competition and audience
Use a strategic marketing approach that uses the right message that is memorable and
reverberates in the minds of the audience
Emphasis in: brand strategy, research, brand and product positioning/messaging,
strategic planning and market research
Jan 2014 — Feb 2017
General Manager · Wind Warrior LLC
Assembled a working team and brought an innovative outdoor product to market Marketing, sales, media content, product design, product packaging, outsourcing and manufacturing, and cost negotiations
Business to business marketing activities nationally- Cabela's, Nation's Best Sports, Bass Pro Shops, Walmart
Apr 2011 — Jan 2014
Reconditioning Manager · Heiser Auto Group
Day-to-day operations at the Heiser Auto Group Recon Center
Managed 20 plus technicians/porters/other staff
Oversight of over 200 vehicle per month turnaround through the recon center Served as Service Manager for Ford Quick Lane Auto Center
Jun 2009 — Apr 2011
District Sales Manager · Dent Wizard
Service $2.5 million territory including the entire state of Wisconsin
Managed a staff of 10 dent technicians
Negotiated and closed contract agreements with regard to company costs and profitability Develop and maintain effective long-term business relationships with area dealerships Provide a high level of service and follow up with existing and prospective accounts Streamline and maintain low operational costs
May 2006 — Jun 2009
District Sales Manager · Robert Bosch Tool Corporation
Manage a $2.4 million territory including entire state of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Coordinate special events and attend trade shows
Manage existing accounts while simultaneously expanding the business by establishing new accounts
Manage all encompassing account activities within territory
Prospect for new clients through a variety of cold-calling and marketing activities Prioritize and coordinate all appointment scheduling and account servicing from home office
Aug 2000 — May 2006
Sales Representative · Heart-Land Marketing Services
Manage the largest account volume as the #1 sales representative in the company Record-level company sales for the area
Expanded sales 30% within a one-year time frame
First-time profitable operations for the area
Sales volume to $1.1 million in annual revenue
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Education history
Waukesha North High School
Diploma | 1985 - 1988
