Ben Owens

Experience

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  Suburban Lawn Center

  May 2001 - May 2006

  Technician
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  Total Tool Supply, Inc

  May 2006 - May 2022

  Sales

  I help construction and industrial contractors across the nation find solutions to keep their projects on time and on budget. I have proven to my customers that I am the guy that has their back when they need a solution.* Sales rep for General, Mechanical, Electrical, Drywall, Railroad, Steel and Industrial customers.* Grew business by 450% in 7 years.* Increased new customer base by 10 in one year with $750,000 in sales in 2 years.* Identified and cold called potential customers.* Developed new business over $20,000 in 1 year in new market without local support. * Instructed technical training courses of 10-200 people. * Negotiated special pricing from vendors, reducing OAC by over 15% on some lines.* Managed customers in multiple markets and scheduled effective sales calls.* Developed relationships with key decision makers and field personnel.* Assisted with sales forecasting and vendor improvement programs.* Used strategic planning to help customers identify areas of concern or lack of planning.* Conducted hands-on demonstrations to reduce labor, product and job costs.* Primary supplier for jobs to $5B. Show less

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  WECS Renewables

  May 2022 - Nov 2023

  Project Tech Support- Construction Division
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  Total Tool Supply, Inc

  Nov 2023 - Nov 2024

  Sales
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  Gridworks

  Dec 2024 - now

  Procurement Manager