Brad Benton 2714 Kernville Dr., Wylie, TX 75098 Cell phone (214) 906-4119 email: bb159bca4@westpost.

net Objective A Sales management position that I can bring valuable experience and expertise in Sales, Marketing, and upper management positions. I would like a p osition that has growth potential as I progress in the organization. Experience Account Executive Ricoh / Ikon, Dallas, TX Current Schedule account reviews to keep customer satisfaction standards in line o Utilize innovation of unique services to stay competitive and retain value Timely response critical for customer resolution kept high priority Organization of territory to maximize efficiency of current customers and prosp ects Manage technicians to keep company standards in tact 1. Key Note: 2009 completed at 100% of plan while being new to the industry 2. Key Note: Qtr 3 of 2010 completed 121%, Qtr 4 2010 completed 131% 3. Key Note: Lead region and area in New customer additions Owner and Operations / Sales Manager Mrs. Bairds Bakeries, Plano, TX 2009 Full ownership of franchise to invest and build Account management, labor management, P & L tracking Sale and sell focus strategy meetings Retain new customers and establish sales friendly relationships Recruiting salesman and merchandisers as projected growth allows 1. Key Note: Accomplished 35% growth in first 6 months with new and current c ustomers Territory Manager Kelloggs Snacks (Marketing / Sales division), Dalla s, TX 2007-2009 Conversions of estimates and calculations to generate revenue Contributions to sales meetings and conferences New skill, depth incremental selling Business reviews scheduled regularly to capture new opportunity 1. Key Note: Accomplished first in quota percentage in my first full year 2. Key Note: 100% in labor percentage in my first full year Owner Operations / Sales director Mission Foods, Allen, TX 2003-2007 Excellent time management skills and daily execution Increased productivity to enhance employee morale Scheduled account reviews to gain incremental features and prospects Promoting, marketing, and training utilized for growth Maintain professional relationships to gain future opportunities 1. Key Note: 200% growth over 4 year span 2. Key Note: Original territory grew to two territories 3. Key Note: Growth lead to a new sales manager and six new merchandisers Store Manager Dickeys BBQ Allen, TX 1997-2002 Education Berkner High School, Richardson, TX Graduated 1998 Sales Marketing class as work/co-op 1997-1998 Summary of

Qualifications Motivated and results driven Creative thinking and solution based work style Proven track record for increased revenue and accomplished accolades Excellent trouble shooting ability Excel in communication and management techniques Strong point for strategic analysis Dedicated and task oriented Work well in both a collaborative and independent environments