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.
• 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

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.

Economics, Pre-Law Studies, Law

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