Sales Associate

BENJAMIN PATTERSON

*** * ******** **. #****, Chicago, IL 60611 • Cell: 646-***-**** • ************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Highly dedicated, results-oriented Outside Sales Associate with experience developing new business through lead

generation, prospecting, cold-calling and closing. Strong interpersonal skills have contributed to company growth in

successful contract negotiations with nationally recognized businesses. Adept at fostering relationships in an athletic

environment working within professional organizations and coaching in amateur capacities.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Mass Communications, 2012

University of South Florida - Tampa, FL

Work History

Client Relationship Representative 04/2013 – 12/2013

Kforce – Chicago, IL

• Responsible for the planning, execution, cultivation, and monitoring of account acquisition and penetration of

customers in designated segments

• Regularly execute 80+ outbound calls daily to current and prospective clients to obtain orders for temporary

staffing services

• Build solid, profitable relationships by meeting 10+ clients weekly and deliver value-driven presentations to

decision makers ranging from managers to C-level executives

Business Development Associate 12/2012 – 04/2013

Kforce – Tampa, FL

• Engage in client development activities such as; sourcing, initial client qualification, identify potential end

users/decision makers, complete company and department profiles, schedule and conduct new client visits (virtual

or by local office)

• Attend weekly training sessions to further enhance selling skills, including successful completion of Dale

Carnegie Training in Human Relations

• Determine and implement appropriate marketing techniques for market, industry, and region

NY Yankees Minor League Beat Writer 03/2012 – 10/2012

PinstripesPlus.com (Fox Sports / Scout.com) – Tampa, FL / Staten Island, NY

• Attend home games of the Staten Island Yankees, interview the players and coaches, and write feature articles for

both PinstripesPlus Magazine print publication and PinstripesPlus.com online publication

• Complete the front-page article for the special Draft Edition of PinstriplesPlus Magazine highlighting the life,

career and abilities of the Yankees' second round pick

• Provide in-depth write-ups on multiple players selected by the Yankees in the 2012 Major League Baseball Draft

through phone-interviews and extensive research

• Scout players during the season to report on their skill development and progression through the farm system

• Produce vivid, insightful daily features, news and analysis of New York Yankees minor league spring training program in

Tampa, FL for a national audience

Leasing Consultant 09/2009 – 02/2011

Edwards Student Housing Management Community – Tampa, FL

• Consistently exceed sales goals for leasing and pre-leasing of student housing units

• Execute sales driven marketing campaigns to increase current and future occupancy

• Efficiently complete all leasing paperwork and background screenings for students and guarantors

Sales Associate 04/2008 – 10/2008

Express – Staten Island, NY / Tampa, FL

• Generate sales by providing an exceptional customer experience through offering assistance and providing expert

product knowledge

• Recommend, select and help locate merchandise based on customer needs and desires

References furnished upon request

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