Ben Knox

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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ben-knox/33/717/2ba/

912-***-**** acfqy5@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Seeking to develop a relationship with an established organization, utilizing my management training and relationship

building skills to increase the profitability of your company.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Neuco Distributors Account Manager / Application Specialist July 2008- Present

Contracted to take over an existing North Ga. territory and recover lost business in the Industrial fluids field. Far

exceeded the goals and expectations set for me. Increased the sales in my contracted area by over 20% by re-capturing

lost business and developing new relationships with key personnel in the defense, aerospace and manufacturing

industries. Planned and organized all sales calls from product selection, quotes and closing the sale. Representing elite

industrial companies such as BP/Castrol. Possessing an innate ability in solving customer issues while; presenting

technology as a business solution. Self-discipline/motivated working out of a home office.

Casual Male Retail Group Assistant Store Manager August 2007 - July 2008

Successfully managed both store operations and employees. Conducted store audits including inventory and shipping

operations. Ordered merchandise and prepared requisitions for replenishing merchandise on hand. Setup sales floor

according to the planogram. Awarded #1 in sales within; the southeast district.

US Mulch Plant Dispatch / Safety Supervisor July 2006 – August 2007

Supervised 2nd shift operations. Coordinated and dispatched loads with drivers and issued Bill of Laden’s. Operated

shipping receiving department while; performing quality control checks on all products within plant. Insured all safety

measures were not only met but exceeded.

Brantley Equipment Rental Commercial Sales Executive October 2004 - July 2006

Effective in managing the company’s marketing plan reaching the commercial market. Coordinated rental contracts on

both new and used heavy equipment. Successful in obtaining new rental contracts from commercial contractors in the

field. Performed cold calls on both construction and Industrial sites.

Kut-Kwick Corporation Territory Sales Executive April 2002 – October 2004

Effectively gave sales presentations to Power Generation, State, Federal and Military organizational fields.

Responsible for all business development, via prospecting, selling and closing on all contracts. Successfully negotiated

contracts while, managing client relationship through all phases of the sales cycle.

Academic/ Military Background/ License

Liberty University BA Business Management Sophomore Year

United States Army Hazmat Safety Manager Feb 1999 – Feb 2002

Managed Fuel Farm Hazmat Department. Performed refueling operations on aircraft.

Current

TWIC Transportation Worker Identification Credential

Ben Knox

4695 Pembers Road, Nahunta Georgia 31553

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/ben-knox/33/717/2ba/

912-***-**** acfqy5@r.postjobfree.com

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