Eric Benedict

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About Eric Benedict

Eric's a dynamic, results-driven Business Development Manager with 15+ years of success exponentially increasing revenues through clearly defined strategies that drive profits in competitive markets. Spearheading account management, P&L management, and employee training/development for F500 leaders such as; Best Buy, Target, and AT & T, he is known for accelerating sales and driving pace-setting growth under challenging market conditions. Eric is incredibly passionate about creating a positive culture to enable growth throughout an organization. With a strong focus on continuous improvements, he is highly skilled at turning under-producing territories into record-breaking districts. He is also a motivational leader with experience building and guiding high-performing teams of 17 with $10.5M budgets and 10 vendors in consistently exceeding personal and corporate sales goals. Additionally, Eric possesses strong academic qualifications, including a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Grand Canyon University. A few recent accomplishments:+ Commended by executive leadership for increasing revenues 33%, current sales 30%, and overall profitability 25% by designing and implementing innovative new products and verticals, including a proprietary new content distribution method.+ Demonstrated track record negotiating and producing the largest account in the company's history (30 years) worth $18M+, including establishing a new content distribution technology to add $55M in revenue over the next 5 years.+ Recognized as one of the top 50 managers nationwide, overseeing an $8M annual budget and boosting overall profitability from 70% to 168% in 4 months.+ Outstanding success ranking within the top 10 in monthly sales for one of the top 5 busiest stores in the Southeast Region. In his free time, Eric is a massive foodie who loves to bake homemade pizzas and uses his smoker for brisket, ribs, and chicken. He loves his family and enjoys traveling, experiencing new cities/cultures, boating, hot tubbing, and spending time outdoors. As an active member of his community, he volunteers for the Institute for Economic Freedom, Good Neighbors Inc, and YAO Minneapolis Opportunity. Specialties, Expertise, & Attributes: Sales/Business Development, Team Building/Leadership, Strategic Planning/Execution, Relationship Building, Complex Negotiations, Revenue Generation, Marketing Strategy, Employee Training/Development, Operations Management, New System Design, Continuous Improvements You can reach Eric at 612-245-7494 or ericbenedict77@gmail.com.