Ben Benedict Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

I am managing the GHOST powders business in our emerging channels both domestically and globally. I also manage beverage sales in specialty retail and globally. This includes Vitamin Shoppe, Eurpac, Muscle Foods USA and their Key Accounts and future FDM and Grocery opportunities. We are looking to add international partners on both the beverage and powders side of the business and I am the point of contact for this.

Dallas, Texas, Us

Washington, Dc, Us

USCG Retired. After serving over 21 years I am happily retired from the Coast Guard.

Los Angeles, California, Us

Gourmet Beef Jerky Since 1977

Oviedo, Florida, Us

-Manage and oversee all domestic sales -manage relationships and sales with 5 distributors.-CRM-manage and implement sales strategies -responsible for working with sales/category and category Managers at General Nutrition Center.-work directly with category managers and purchasing at The Vitamin Shoppe.-manage Vitamin World and work with Category managers-promotional calendars and cadences to maximize sales, purchasing and sell through. -work directly with all National E-commerce -Assist in managing an inside and outside sales team-Increasing channel separation and working to bring on new partners -pursuing sales opportunities in FDM and seeing continued growth in that channel-working with national franchise chains -working with gym chains nationally

-Manage Customer expectations-Manage key accounts and customer relations-Manage Customer Service -Market research to stay competitive-Plans and strategies for developing business-Implementation of SOPs for all sales forces-Hiring-Setting goals and Metrics for Sales-International Sales -Sales Management and Training-Acquiring new partners and business-Marketing-Social media -Sales projections -Forecasting

Austin, Texas, Us

Position SummaryManage and oversee sales across the country growing business, while maintaining relationships with our key partners and distributors. Major Duties and Responsibilities• Manage all independent sales falling under distribution and direct business.• Hiring, training Business Development Managers for designated territories and managing two Regional Directors and helping them manage their 8 Territory Managers. • Develop strong relationships with middle and upper management of each distribution channel. Visiting all distribution offices in your region multiple times annually. • Drive and monitor sales thru all independent channels to hit annual target goal.• Analyze market trends and customer needs to identify new business development opportunities.• Ensure that sales and business personnel are appreciated and recognized for their hard work and success. • Coordinate with marketing corporate team to develop sales strategies to improve company’s marketing and sales performance. • Attend trade shows, industry associations, and National Sales Meetings to improve company’s visibility.• Responsible for generating and implementing weekly and monthly KPI's and tracking.Minor Duties and Responsibilities•Assure that my managers are building a strong demo team and they are working consistently.• Promote proven leaders to management or supervisory positions • Prepare sales forecasts and goals on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.• Analyze sales data in order to identify strengths and weakness of a particular promotion• Complete 2 territory trips with each of your managers annually. • Closely monitor accounts to protect brand integrity by making sure accounts are adhering to sales guidelines and MAP policy.• Assist with creating show specials for all large regional and national shows. • Responsible for overseeing whole team’s roles and responsibilities and ensuring they are completing them.• Monitor and control business expenses.

Austin, Texas, Us

- I transitioned into a position of managing A single distributor nationwide and eventually worked into the need for a second distributor. - Dealt directly with accounts and all distribution reps nationwide.-traveled across the country to train staffs and owners on Cellucor Continued to build and grow the brand with 6 skus.

Austin, Texas, Us

I handle product and sales training as well as brand development for NJ, DE, Eastern PA, and Some of NY. I am on the road 5-7 days a week doing in store demos and training GNC managers and their staffs to maximize sales for not only Cellucor, but across the board. I have annual/Semi Annual managers meetings with 5 regions for Corporate GNC, during which I educate on products and have open forum Q and A's. Set up conference calls with these regions at least Quarterly. I reach sales goals consistently and have helped to grow my market for Cellucor.

Lakewood, Nj, Us

I planned and prepared for all Trade Shows, Set up demos and appearances for athletes and Demo reps. Handled Payroll for all Athletes and Demos reps. Assisted outside sales manager in daily duties from purchase orders to assisting outside sales team. Handled General Nutrition Center's orders with CEO/Owner. Assisted all other Corporate accounts and distributors. Took care of MCB's for accounts. Headed Inside Sales/Customer Service Department trained and hired new employees. Took care of sampling to all accounts across the states as well as road stock and samples for outside sales staff.

I started as an Inside Sales rep and slowly built the business. I transitioned into outside sales and handled trade show Coordination for all big events/ shows. After 6 months I was promoted to National Sales manager and was in charge of four sales reps as well as 8 online reps. I constantly built more business domestically, while establishing a name for the company Internationally. I helped to grow Business 200% each year I was there.