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CHRIS VARELA BENITEZ

Senior Sales Representative
San Diego

Summary

Experienced Sales Representative with a proven ability to excel in multitasking and active listening. Adept at analyzing data and tracking sales metrics, consistently surpassing sales goals in previous roles. Skilled in public speaking and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Recognized for strong work ethic and ability to offer innovative solutions to meet customer needs. Ready to utilize these skills to drive sales and enhance customer satisfaction in a new opportunity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Inbound Sales

Charter Communications, Spectrum
04.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated inbound sales inquiries to successfully convert leads into sales.
  • Engaged customers to discuss business needs, and explore opportunities to increase sales.
  • Developed a unique sales approach and identified client needs to expand sales.
  • Achieved sales metrics consistently by creating SMART goals based on available sales data.
  • Handled approximately 150 outbound and inbound sales-related calls per week to qualify individuals interested in purchasing insurance coverage.

Lead in Home Designer

Five Star Bath Solutions
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Personally selling in the home, providing company, product, and process information, and estimates. The best month was $62,500, despite taking the last two weeks off.
  • Applied sales closing techniques, offering solutions to customers' issues and objections
  • Maintained 100% customer satisfaction through all necessary follow-up and communications
  • Conducted regular market research to identify current trends and customer preferences in bathroom design
  • Worked closely with the installation team to ensure seamless execution of design projects.
  • Provided creative solutions to customers' design requirements, taking into consideration their budgets and preferences, to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

Sales Supervisor

Giorgio Armani, Armani Exchange
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and achieve sales targets.
  • Lead and motivated the sales team to achieve sales targets and provide excellent customer service.
  • Supervised staff successfully, utilizing effective communication and dynamic interpersonal skills.
  • Organized weekly team meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
  • Top 20 in sales for the company for two consecutive years.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments, Journalism, Spanish, Chicano/a Studies

San Diego State University

Skills

  • Analyzing data
  • Public speaking
  • Good work ethic
  • Tracking sales metrics
  • Multitasking
  • Active listening

Timeline

Inbound Sales

Charter Communications, Spectrum
04.2024 - Current

Lead in Home Designer

Five Star Bath Solutions
08.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Supervisor

Giorgio Armani, Armani Exchange
06.2021 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts and Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies in Three Departments, Journalism, Spanish, Chicano/a Studies

San Diego State University
CHRIS VARELA BENITEZSenior Sales Representative