Stewart Behn

Inside Sales Representative - Restaurant.Com

Highland Park, IL

Energetic professional with solid qualifications in customer relationship building and maintenance. Ability to develop new business and increase sales with established accounts and mature territories. Persuasive communicator and assertive negotiator with strong deal closing skills. Excellent at time management and thinking outside the box.

areas of demonstrated value:

• Sales growth/account development

• Consultative sales/needs assessment

• Prospecting and business development

• Territory management and growth

• Mastery of the sale and close

Work Experience

Territory Sales Manager

Bevstrat

December 2018 to Present

Polished and professional Sales Manager with extensive knowledge of wine and spirits Long lasting business relationships Top sales manager consistently over the last 24 months Averaging over 45 orders per month

Key account development

Opening over five new accounts per month

Market and sales expertise

$130,000 in sales in 2020

This is with only having an average of 4 products per month Territory Sales Manager

Wein-Bauer - Franklin Park, IL

2013 to 2014

Concentrated on selling wine and spirits to restaurants as well as gourmet grocery stores and liquor stores. Built on previous relationships with restaurants to add product to their wine/beer lists Territory Sales Manager

Diningin - Chicago, IL

2012 to 2013

Focused on adding high volume restaurants to the delivery service. Added Levy Restaurants in first month onboard. Met or exceeded quota monthly. Built strong rapport with managers and owners. Senior Account Manager

Signature Forum/Savvy Ally - Northbrook, IL

2011 to 2012

Launched new online boutique promotion business. Top producer in less than a year while building own database of clients. Specialized in creating unique online deals that go beyond "cupcakes and manicures". Territory Sales Manager

DNR Diamonds, Inc - Chicago, IL

2009 to 2011

Sold GIA, EGL-Europe and EGL-USA certified diamonds to over 3500 retail, wholesale, and private businesses. Achieved over $1,000,000 in sales in under a year. Regional Sales Manager

Inter-Pacific, Inc - Wheeling, IL

2007 to 2009

Generated new sales of digital surveillance equipment form corporations, dealers, government and end users. Managed 12 mid-western states. Built on existing accounts and developed new business both regionally and nationally.

Residential Sales Representative

ADT Security Services, Inc - Addison, IL

2006 to 2007

Sold home and commercial security products in allocated territory, surpassing all sales quotas. Tailored all units to fit individual needs of clients and provided training in use of security devices. Maintained contact with customers beyond point of sale.

Wine Consultant, Beverage Solutions

International Wine Cellars - Lake Forest, IL

2002 to 2006

Established a 500+ customer base and revised history of stagnant sales. Elevated territory sales 22% fir a gain of profit margin in less than 12 months. Invented creative marketing ideas to capture clients' interests and increase sales of specialty wines. Represented company and exhibited products at trade shows.

Education

BA

University of Wisconsin - Madison, WI

1982

Skills

• Presentation skills

• Analysis skills

Certifications and Licenses

Driver's License

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