Mark E. Bennett Email & Phone Number

Glendale, Ca

Glendale, CASales Professional*Recently re-hired as Fine Jewelry Specialist- Maintain, organize precious diamonds and gems, collect brand data, ensure proper merchandising, and serve as example for sales team. I serve as a subject matter expert for the culture of our business and assist in training and mentoring new sales associates to properly service clients through our CMS program.Sherman Oaks, CA Sales Specialist, Tory Burch – 2013-2014• Collect data regarding Tory Burch sales across the shoe department; prepare reports for buyers and company representatives to advise on ground intelligence. • Ensure brand presence is properly merchandised and displayed. • Supervise sales team, serve as a subject matter expert for product knowledge, and train new team members. Selected Achievements: • Promoted to a position of increased responsibility and authority due to exceptional sales skills• Commended for consistently exceeding individual and team sales goals and expectation. Sales Professional – 2010 – 2012• Established rapport with prospective clients, provided excellent customer service to drive repeat business. • Utilized consultative sales techniques to determine client wants and needs and recommend merchandise. • Assisted in completing inventory, merchandising, and restocking projects as needed. Selected Achievements: • Achieved the Department Leader award for total sales of $380,000 for the final fiscal quarter in 2010. • Exceeded annual sales goal by a double-digit percentage; achieved top three status in surpassing YTD number.• Compiled a client book valued at over $150,000 by close of first fiscal quarter after hire.

Greater Pasadena

• Conducted sales of financial and insurance products to individual and small business clients, including: life insurance, home insurance, auto insurance, health insurance, retirement accounts, savings accounts, etc. • Utilized consultative sales techniques to determine client wants, needs, budgets, and goals in order to offer appropriate solutions. Provided superior customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty. • Conducted consistent networking and marketing campaigns to acquire new referrals and leads. Selected Achievements: • Managed insurance coverage in excess of $10mm dollars across all clientele. • Commended for identifying and optimizing all cross-sell and up-sell opportunities

Greater Los Angeles Area

• Oversaw development of sales and marketing departments for a start-up coffee company, including development of corporate policies and procedures. Served as a first-line assistant to owner, Rohan Marley. • Managed business operations, sales operations and reporting, logistics, ordering, shipping, and special projects. Selected Achievements:• Identified and prospected new business targets; developed brand recognition by hosting events and tastings, including special events at the Emmys, Grammys, Espys, and on air television spots.• Created presentation formats for tastings, which resulted in the acquisition of new contracts.• Participated in acquiring retail and celebrity clients, including one of first major accounts with Whole Foods.

Greater New York City Area

• Assisted company owner in managing sales and marketing campaigns. • Promoted products in a local showroom and in national trade shows. • Oversaw operations, including: account payable and receivable, client presentations, orders, and shipping.Selected Achievements: • Developed, promoted, and executed marketing events which increased product awareness. • Acquired $750,000 in new business within two quarters, opened accounts in top retail chains, including the Macy’s Harold Square flagship store.• Co-created, coordinated, and managed the “Battle of the Bands,” a highly successful marketing promotion in which bands competed for a Rolling Stone editorial, a recording deal with Red Octane, and merchandise.

New York City

• Own and operated two retail businesses in Manhattan; oversaw daily operations and special projects. • Procured loans to remodel locations; designed and developed store layouts. • Broadened store inventory beyond competitor scope, featured exclusive men’s and women’s apparel. • Recruited, interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised a high-performing team of six to eight associates; team consistently exceeded expectations, earning in excess of $1.7 million annually.Selected Achievements: • Oversaw growth management, increased growth by 40% within second year of ownership.• Launched a second location as a result of brand success; location posted $426,000 in sales in first quarter. • Developed a unique marketing plan using the store as a gallery to showcase local and international artists; resulting in increased foot traffic and media attention. • Awarded the #25 position in WWD’s Top 50 America’s Best Boutiques in 2005.

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