Christian Benes
Bennington,NE
Summary
Market-savvy Sales Manager offering operations management expertise and successful background driving sales success. Manage sales effectively from initial planning stages through deployment and customer service. Administer all back-end functions to keep team on-task and highly effective. I have a track record of meeting sales goals consistently. I also have a unique experience of working in a start up, corporate, and small business with success in each sales field that can be extremely valuable to add to existing or scaling teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Sales
PropTech IQ
04.2025 - Current
- Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
- Managed and motivated sales team to increase revenue [Number]% in [Timeframe].
- Established pricing strategies to maintain competitive pricing and maximize profits.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to help sales campaigns reach target audiences.
- Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
- Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.
- Managed accounts to retain existing relationships and grow share of business.
Sales Manager
Geokey
10.2021 - 04.2025
- Grew a $10,000 SaaS (Yearly) to $785,000 SaaS (Yearly) in 3 years.
- Established culture of continuous improvement within sales team.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for sales team, identifying areas for improvement and setting goals.
- Monitored competitor activity, adjusting strategies to maintain market leadership.
- Negotiated contracts with clients or partners, securing favorable terms for both parties involved.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with major accounts, ensuring profitability.
- Persuaded potential customers to purchase items using demos and product samples.
- Collaborated with marketing to create compelling sales collateral and campaigns.
- Utilized CRM software to track sales progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Fostered strong, lasting relationships with key clients, securing repeat business and loyalty.
- Promoted products at meetings, conferences and workshops.
Sales Associate
Ernies in Ceresco
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Secured consistent customer sales with knowledgeable, friendly support.
- Recommended merchandise to suit customer budget and preferences.
- Facilitated positive shopping environment through friendly and attentive service.
- Built rapport with customers by offering friendly, welcoming environment in store.
- Was third highest producer in a 100+ company at the age of 24.
- Averaged over 30 points on margin, and generated almost 1 million in profit.
Personal Banker
Liberty First Credit Union
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Facilitated workshops on financial literacy for diverse client groups.
- Monitored financial markets to provide clients with up-to-date investment advice.
- Helped tellers manage routine deposits, withdrawals and transfers.
- Provided support in estate planning and wealth management services.
- Led all personal bankers in credit card sales in my last year.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southeast Community College
Lincoln, NebraskaBusiness Administration
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NebraskaSkills
- Sales coaching
- Inventory management
- Marketing strategy development
- Analytical thinking
- Client relations
- Market penetration
- Business development
- Exceeds sales goals
- Presentations and public speaking
- Sales processes
- Profit and revenue-generating strategies
- Revenue growth
- Sales leadership and training
Timeline
Director of Sales
PropTech IQ
04.2025 - Current
Sales Manager
Geokey
10.2021 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
Ernies in Ceresco
02.2019 - 09.2021
Personal Banker
Liberty First Credit Union
01.2017 - 01.2019
Business Administration
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Associate of Science - Business Administration
Southeast Community College