Jim Benge Email and Phone Number

Jim Benge & Co. is a multi-line Independent Sales Agency. A veteran Northwest agency providing manufacturers with access to key accounts through well developed relationships with key national accounts like REI, Amazon,com, Eddie Bauer and Costco. I develop unique regional strategies for each brand represented.

Internet Sales Consulting Amazon offers the world’s largest online opportunity to build brands, increase market visibility and increase revenue, but it’s not an easy place to succeed. OUR ESSENTIAL SERVICES:Brand Management• Communicate your strategic brand identity and drive the brand forward• Help navigate the many complicated rules of engagement on Amazon.• Utilize Amazon Marketing Services.• Support a strategic planning… Show more Internet Sales Consulting Amazon offers the world’s largest online opportunity to build brands, increase market visibility and increase revenue, but it’s not an easy place to succeed. OUR ESSENTIAL SERVICES:Brand Management• Communicate your strategic brand identity and drive the brand forward• Help navigate the many complicated rules of engagement on Amazon.• Utilize Amazon Marketing Services.• Support a strategic planning processes.Channel Management • Manage inventory levels, and seasonal selling needs. • Create solid forecasting. • Sharpen the listing copy (bullets & descriptions)• Utilize listing photography• Maximize A+ page design• Provide consistent maintenance of images, ASIN’s, pricing and warehouse issues (aka- chargebacks) through vendor central.• Completion of NIS forms.We have been in the Amazon e-commerce business for years and know how the game is played. Our greatest passion is seeing others succeed, because there’s plenty of room for everyone – if you know what you’re doing. Show less

I provide strategic selling strategies for Amazon.com. I have represented CW-X since they first expanded into the US market in 2004. At that time, unique brand assets like "Support Web" and "Targeted Compression" were a completely new technology and required endless patience and a deep belief of the brands potential. Today, CW-X is the #1 tight brand in the Specialty Run channel.

In November of 2008, Klean Kanteen was at a "tipping point". They were leading the stainless steel hydration channel with good product and exceptional marketing. After several months of conversation and planning, Jim Benge & Company became the initial Sales Agency for Klean Kanteen. After a few months of working with Klean Kanteen operations developing basic selling tools necessary to support a sales force, I proposed a roll-put of a sales team on a national scale. I was appointed as… Show more In November of 2008, Klean Kanteen was at a "tipping point". They were leading the stainless steel hydration channel with good product and exceptional marketing. After several months of conversation and planning, Jim Benge & Company became the initial Sales Agency for Klean Kanteen. After a few months of working with Klean Kanteen operations developing basic selling tools necessary to support a sales force, I proposed a roll-put of a sales team on a national scale. I was appointed as National Sales Manager and began to utilize relationships with sales agencies I had worked with from the key national brands I had represented with over the years like, Wigwam Mills, Timberland, CW-X and Asics. These were the respected "blue chip" agencies across the U.S. From these relationships I formed the initial National Sales Force for Kleen Kanteen. This was all performed while managing Jim Benge & Company. There was still a lot of work to be done around operational systems necessary to support the needs of an independent sales force. Managing growth became the next major objective. This challenged the ownership to tap industry experts to fill leadership roles at Klean Kanten like President, COO, etc. At the end of my contract, Klean Kanteen was well on their way to create a vertical full-time management team. Show less

For over two decades Jim Benge & Company managed the Northwest region for Wigwam Mills. By developing and implementing a thoughtful and comprehensive growth strategy, key accounts like Eddie Bauer, Nordstrom and Costco were acquired. Managing Key National Accounts required supply chain planning, intimate understanding of account logistics and systems. In 4 years, Costco grew from $450,000 to $2,500,000. Our dominance at Nordstrom in the Northwest opened doors on a national basis. Eddie… Show more For over two decades Jim Benge & Company managed the Northwest region for Wigwam Mills. By developing and implementing a thoughtful and comprehensive growth strategy, key accounts like Eddie Bauer, Nordstrom and Costco were acquired. Managing Key National Accounts required supply chain planning, intimate understanding of account logistics and systems. In 4 years, Costco grew from $450,000 to $2,500,000. Our dominance at Nordstrom in the Northwest opened doors on a national basis. Eddie Bauer adopted Wigwam's Ultimax collection to bolster their authentic outdoor persona. Equally important was the extensive independent account base. Servicing over 250 independent accounts provided a dominate position in the competitive sock market. We pioneered the expansion of Wigwam Mills into the Natural Grocery channel. The Outdoor channel in the Northwest was lead by REI. No other Outdoor account provides more influence against brand equity and desirable market position. Show less

Timberland provided a rich and expansive experience for Jim Benge & Company. As the roll-out of a new independent sales model began, we were able to provide channel-specific leadership against best business practices, sales strategies and brand messaging/positioning specific to the Outdoor channel. Timberland offered immense marketing assets to influence, motivate and inspire the aspirational Outdoor consumer. Our initial account category was limited to the independent dealer. We were… Show more Timberland provided a rich and expansive experience for Jim Benge & Company. As the roll-out of a new independent sales model began, we were able to provide channel-specific leadership against best business practices, sales strategies and brand messaging/positioning specific to the Outdoor channel. Timberland offered immense marketing assets to influence, motivate and inspire the aspirational Outdoor consumer. Our initial account category was limited to the independent dealer. We were quickly offered responsibility for key Northwest accounts including REI. Our product responsibilities also increased to include apparel, accessories and licensed goods. We were offered new footwear brands that evolved under the Timberland umbrella including Golite and Mion. Show less