Sales and Operations Manager with 12 years of domestic & international major, core, lifestyle and distributor account management experience including outside sales rep’s, sales forecasting, account performance tracking and reporting for all channels. Managed apparel buying, inventory performance, maximizing profitability, preserving margins, minimizing overhead, driving sales and brand awareness.
Alliance Board Company
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General ManagerAlliance Board Company
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Sales And Operations ManagerFmf Apparel Jul 2019 - Mar 2024Los Angeles, California, United States• Directed the process of driving & achieving sales goals in both domestic and international channels.• Created and managed the B2B portal, account utilization, order processing and platform support.• Owned strategic forecasting and annual sales plan for the wholesale channel & growth opportunities.• Managed the seasonal buying process and maintained inventory levels in-line with sales projections.• Communicated with all operational levels to execute sales objectives and overall business initiatives.
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Inside Sales Rep.Fmf Apparel Jul 2017 - Jun 2019Santa Ana, California, United States• Maintained strong relationships with accounts via consistent communication, travel and service.• Activated new and re-activated dormant accounts by identifying and overcoming challenges.• Executed order pre-book & in-season sales utilizing sales tools and incentives to achieve sales goals.• Closely managed order file and worked with allocation and shipping dept. when shipping orders.• Managed account sales, style bookings and trend analysis reporting thru-out the organization.
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Inside Sales Rep. (Fmf Apparel)La Jolla Group May 2013 - Jul 2017Irvine, California• Maintained strong relationships with accounts via consistent communication, travel and service.• Activated new and re-activated dormant accounts by identifying and overcoming challenges.• Executed order pre-book & in-season sales utilizing sales tools and incentives to achieve sales goals.• Closely managed order file and worked with allocation and shipping dept. when shipping orders.• Managed account sales, style bookings and trend analysis reporting thru-out the organization. -
Crew MemberTrader Joe'S Jun 2012 - May 2013Clovis, California• Operated register’s, communicated with customers, bagged groceries and thanked them for shopping.• Stocked the sales floor following deliveries and throughout the day maintaining shelves.• Continually maintained a clean sales floor at all times before, during and after closing hours.• Enhanced the customers shopping experience by explaining products and locating items.• Maintained a productive work day and helped fellow crew members to accomplish our stores goals. -
Department HeadSport Chalet May 2010 - Feb 2013Visalia, California• Drove department sales goals and customer service standards within the golf and tennis department.• Ensured sales floor was stocked, merchandised and recovered according to operational guidelines.• Provided customer service and product knowledge in support of sales and customer satisfaction.• Worked with associates across departments to provide a high level of customer service.• Communicated with coworkers and management in support of department goals and performance. -
General ManagerMainland Skate & Surf Oct 2007 - Aug 2009Visalia, California• Managed 2 store locations in Visalia & Fresno; with a combined staff of 25 associates and managers.• Achieved 20% of chain sales revenue while managing Visalia & Fresno in 2007 & 2008.• Increased Mainland - Visalia’s location dollar per transaction ratio by 3%, highest in chain.• Directed minimizing store operational cost in payroll, energy consumption & maintenance.• Retail chain of stores growing from 8 to 10 stores; adding 2 new locations in 2008. -
Inside Sales Rep. | East CoastAlpinestars Mar 2006 - Sep 2007Torrance, California• Managed sales process via account prospecting, cultivated orders and increased distribution.• Prospected new accounts, booked trade show appointments, line showing, ordering and networking.• Coordinated and staffed marketing and sales events to created company presence and support sales.• Facilitated sales by contacting leads and reporting to the sales team outcomes and opportunities.• Processed returned merchandise, order entry, retailer applications & maintained sample line. -
Sales Rep. Merchant ServicesWells Fargo Jul 2005 - Mar 2006Walnut Creek, California• Sold online and retail credit card processing for merchants with up to $50,000 annually volume.• Networked with Bankers, Business Banking Specialist, Sales Rep’s & Resellers creating sales leads.• Consulted merchants with technical credit card processing procedures & service inquires.• Supported marketing campaigns for online and retail merchant services to drive sales activations.• Utilized knowledge of online credit card service processing when communicating with merchants.
Ruben Benavides Education Details
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Master Of Business Administration, Business Managment, Marketing, Finance And Operations -
Sociology -
Marketing -
Microsoft Excel, Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator -
General Studies
Frequently Asked Questions about Ruben Benavides
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Ruben Benavides works for Alliance Board Company
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Ruben Benavides's current role is General Manager.
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Ruben Benavides attended California State University, Long Beach, California State University, Long Beach, California State University-Long Beach, Golden West College, College Of The Sequoias.
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