Ben Xagas

Ben Xagas

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Account Manager at IPA

  • Education

    • St. Charles High Scool

      1996 - 1999
    • University of Iowa - Henry B. Tippie College of Business

      2000 - 2003
      Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) Marketing
  • Experience

    • Hibu (formerly Yellowbook)

      Jul 2003 - Jul 2006
      Account Executive

      *Cold calling SMB's to sell print advertising solutions*Built relationships with local SMB's and was responsible for their local advertising campaigns*Grew an assignment from $100K to $400K within 2 Years *Presidents Club Winner

    • Hibu

      Aug 2007 - Jul 2015

      Selling digital media to SMB's. Strong focus on websites, SEO, search engine marketing, mobile solutions, online display and local search. *Results driven sales professional responsible for over $1.2 million in local revenue*Responsible for major revenue accounts *Presidents Club Winner multiple times throughout career*Top performer each quarter on all products*Very organized, enthusiastic, motivated and driven to succeed! *#1 sales rep 2011 Presidents Club Greater Chicago Area*Sold both print media and digital media*Managed a small team of elite sales reps while also managing an assignment of my own*Constantly training, motivating and assisting each rep throughout the sales process*Conducted weekly coaching sessions and training*Helped prepare and present sales presentations for existing and potential new customers *Managed a sales team consisting of 10-12 sales reps *Responsible for over $7 million in annual revenue*Constantly training, motivating and assisting each rep throughout the sales process*Conducted weekly coaching sessions and training*Helped prepare and present sales presentations for existing and potential new customers

      • Senior Account Manager - Sales

        Jan 2014 - Jul 2015
      • Associate Sales Manager

        Feb 2011 - Dec 2013
      • District Sales Manager

        Aug 2007 - Feb 2011
    • ( IPA )®

      Jul 2015 - now
      Account Executive

      Re-engineering how hospitals do linen. Increasing staff and surgeon satisfaction while reducing costs through scrubEx & alEx.Manage the entire complex sales process working with hospital VP’s, directors and C-suite executives. Assist with account management once the account goes live and help increase the user satisfaction through software.

  • Licenses & Certifications