Ruben Benavides
Ruben Benavides
Sales and Operations Manager | New Business Development | Driving Sales Growth | Process Improvement | Open To Work
Greater San Luis Obispo Area | US
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Work experience
FMF Apparel
Sales and Operations Manager | 07/2019 - 03/2024
• Directed the process of driving & achieving sales goals in both domestic and international channels.
• Created and managed the B2B portal, account utilization, order processing and platform support.
• Owned strategic forecasting and annual sales plan for the wholesale channel & growth opportunities.
• Managed the seasonal buying process and maintained inventory levels in-line with sales projections.
• Communicated with all operational levels to execute sales objectives and overall business initiatives.
FMF Apparel
Inside Sales Rep. | 07/2017 - 06/2019
• Maintained strong relationships with accounts via consistent communication, travel and service.
• Activated new and re-activated dormant accounts by identifying and overcoming challenges.
• Executed order pre-book & in-season sales utilizing sales tools and incentives to achieve sales goals.
• Closely managed order file and worked with allocation and shipping dept. when shipping orders.
• Managed account sales, style bookings and trend analysis reporting thru-out the organization.
La Jolla Group
Inside Sales Rep. (FMF Apparel) | 05/2013 - 07/2017
• Maintained strong relationships with accounts via consistent communication, travel and service.
• Activated new and re-activated dormant accounts by identifying and overcoming challenges.
• Executed order pre-book & in-season sales utilizing sales tools and incentives to achieve sales goals.
• Closely managed order file and worked with allocation and shipping dept. when shipping orders.
• Managed account sales, style bookings and trend analysis reporting thru-out the organization.
Trader Joe's
Crew Member | 06/2012 - 05/2013
• Operated register’s, communicated with customers, bagged groceries and thanked them for shopping.
• Stocked the sales floor following deliveries and throughout the day maintaining shelves.
• Continually maintained a clean sales floor at all times before, during and after closing hours.
• Enhanced the customers shopping experience by explaining products and locating items.
• Maintained a productive work day and helped fellow crew members to accomplish our stores goals.
Sport Chalet
Department Head | 05/2010 - 02/2013
• Drove department sales goals and customer service standards within the golf and tennis department.
• Ensured sales floor was stocked, merchandised and recovered according to operational guidelines.
• Provided customer service and product knowledge in support of sales and customer satisfaction.
• Worked with associates across departments to provide a high level of customer service.
• Communicated with coworkers and management in support of department goals and performance.
Mainland Skate & Surf
General Manager | 10/2007 - 08/2009
• Managed 2 store locations in Visalia & Fresno; with a combined staff of 25 associates and managers.
• Achieved 20% of chain sales revenue while managing Visalia & Fresno in 2007 & 2008.
• Increased Mainland - Visalia’s location dollar per transaction ratio by 3%, highest in chain.
• Directed minimizing store operational cost in payroll, energy consumption & maintenance.
• Retail chain of stores growing from 8 to 10 stores; adding 2 new locations in 2008.
Alpinestars
Inside Sales Rep. | East Coast | 03/2006 - 09/2007
• Managed sales process via account prospecting, cultivated orders and increased distribution.
• Prospected new accounts, booked trade show appointments, line showing, ordering and networking.
• Coordinated and staffed marketing and sales events to created company presence and support sales.
• Facilitated sales by contacting leads and reporting to the sales team outcomes and opportunities.
• Processed returned merchandise, order entry, retailer applications & maintained sample line.
Wells Fargo
Sales Rep. Merchant Services | 07/2005 - 03/2006
• Sold online and retail credit card processing for merchants with up to $50,000 annually volume.
• Networked with Bankers, Business Banking Specialist, Sales Rep’s & Resellers creating sales leads.
• Consulted merchants with technical credit card processing procedures & service inquires.
• Supported marketing campaigns for online and retail merchant services to drive sales activations.
• Utilized knowledge of online credit card service processing when communicating with merchants.
