Christopher Benson Email & Phone Number

Shelton, Ct, Us

United States

Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States

•Entice sales by building brand awareness through the company’s product portfolio.•Liaison between Latitude Beverage and off-premise accounts.•Hosted off-premise tastings and events.

Westport, Connecticut, United States

•Participated in the initial store setup from launch to grand opening.•Led the profitable day-to-day operations. •Extensive knowledge of the company’s portfolio, both private and national. •Conducted hiring interviews and filled related paperwork.•Responsible for disciplinary action, if needed. •Scheduled employees based on budget and forwarded payroll to the Human Resource department. •Handled daily POS reconciliation and deposited revenue, while working with the Accounting department. •Built relationships with sales representatives to ensure sales and inventory growth.

Stamford, Connecticut, United States

•Trained incoming staff in accordance with company policy.•Maintained high customer satisfaction and resolved any issues.•Provided product recommendation based on clients’ needs.•Ordered product weekly while keeping an accurate inventory.•Helped run the Front End by handling transactions.•Managed the online fulfillment center.•Worked directly with corporate to solve Human Resource, Information Technology and pricing issues.•Input store invoices and informed the corresponding companies of any credit issues or missing items.

Norwalk, Ct

•Extensive knowledge of the company’s private product portfolio.•Managed educational classes to drive sales and entice client excitement. •Maintained and expanded sales quota and budget.•Launched new store openings while coordinating grand opening. •Followed merchandising guidelines to create visually appealing displays. •Special ordered products for clients by reaching out to the correct sales representative. •Handled clients’ issues in a gracious manner and in accordance with company policy.

Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

•Responsible for checking clients’ identification and alerting management to expired or underage patrons.•Engaged clients for additional sales.•Quick and accurate cash handling.•Managed the in-store tasting table based on item sales and current trends.

Stamford, Ct

•Responsible for checking each members' grades and conduct.•Trained committee chairs to plan and organize campus events.•Distributed $30,000 in funds per semester accordingly. •Maintained active communication between all members, administrators and teachers via email and weekly meetings.