Ben Bissell Email & Phone Number

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States

A leader in workforce development and one of five Workforce Development Boards in CT; supports over 25 program initiatives in preparing people for careers and strengthening the workforce for employers through education and training.

Waterbury, Ct

Strategic sales professional connecting with greater Waterbury and northeastern CT regional businesses to promote Platform to Employment (P2E). We have a great team of truly motivated and dedicated individuals and assist them in securing employment through an intense career development program. P2E was founded in 2012 by The WorkPlace, a Bridgeport non profit organization and has been featured on "60 Minutes." Our unique and innovative program is designed to provide participants the required job search skills necessary to compete in today's highly competitive job market. The program also provides employers the opportunity to conduct a four week "job interview" should they hire these talented individuals. A wage subsidy is provided for employers who hire our candidates whereby The WorkPlace pays 100% the candidate's salary for the first 8 weeks - without any reimbursement costs. There is no risk to the employer during this transition period only to determine if they are a fit and prove their skills while on the job.

Waterbury Ct & Hartford Ct

Attending Networking Events Researching Industry LeadersTracking Industry TrendsParticipating in Industry Discussions

Bethel, Ct

Responsible for lead generation and direct promotion of technology to the utility markets (national) via direct telephone and email; developing, creating and tracking detailed proposals to all domestic and international clientele on behalf of outside sales team. Developed detailed product matrix to determine customer satisfaction level and process improvements. Streamlined application process to accommodate sales team and customer deliverables. Selected as key interface with end customer with multiple reports to VP of Sales & Marketing, Director of Business Development and Operations Manager and Controller. Responsible for coordinating and facilitating all trade show venues. - Selected as project co-lead for key accounts- Oncor Electric Delivery, PacifiCorp and New York Power Authority (NYPA) smart-grid projects.

Inside sales function supporting VP Sales & Marketing, Director of Marketing; responsible for all outbound prospecting customers US wide - target market included hospitals, medical/academic centers, large reference labs, pharmacuetical, and application specific clinics. Maintained customer advocate program monitoring client feedback on product/instrument. Responsible for sales forecasting as requested by senior mgmt; handled all inbound sales inquiries via phone and website. Liason between field sales and operations team with open orders for timely scheduling of instrument placements where necessary. Responsible for all trade shows - including facilitating with distributors, etc.

Responsible for northeast region of product safety and regulatory testing and certification including promotion and selling related approvals for new product testing, product re-builds and field evaluations. Key sales liaison between client and company engineering team in determining project pricing and project scheduling to ensure timely deliverables while building valuable rapport with new and established large and mid-sized clientele; consistently averaged monthly sales quotas of $100,000 over a two year period. Assisted, participated and coordinated various trade shows promoting US certification and international country approvals for electrically powered equipment, power supply, medical device, industrial machinery, telecom, and semiconductor industries. Promoted/sold WEEE and ROH certification in compliance with local and international authorities.

Initiated cold calls to potential US customers based on lead generation lists. Responsible for all in-bound inquiries via company web-site and phone; facilitated sales leads to all regional sales managers; facilitated, attended and promoted business at trade shows; Developed a customer service feedback program to improve company-client relations; presented to Senior Management and Division Managers.Established lead cultivator procedures to ensure that incoming opportunities were handled efficiently and effectively. Built Lotus Notes database of clients to ensure project satisfaction and to follow-up on new business opportunities.

Responsible for the credit function and related activities. Negotiated customized payment plans with important customers to maintain relationships.Recovered over $500,000 of 60-90 day receivables in a 6-month period.Developed company's first Credit Policy.