Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
I enjoy golfing, driving my car, hanging out with friends and family
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Benjamin Rillo

Saint Paul

Summary

Motivated retail sales professional with proven record of boosting sales and customer loyalty through individualized service. Resourceful individual skillful in learning customer needs, directing to desirable merchandise and upselling to meet sales quotas. Committed to strengthening customer experiences with positivity and professionalism when answering requests and processing sales.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Advisor Intern

Northwestern Mutual
04.2024 - 08.2024
  • Provided attentive customer service by promptly addressing inquiries or concerns related to investments or account details.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized financial advice and recommendations.
  • Served as a liaison between clients and other departments such as operations, trading desk personnel, and compliance officers.
  • Assisted in portfolio management for optimal investment performance and risk mitigation.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and open communication in managing their financial needs.
  • Managed client expectations effectively, setting realistic goals based on individual circumstances and market conditions.
  • Supported clients through major life events by adjusting their financial plans accordingly, ensuring long-term stability and success.
  • Supported organizational account management duties under direct supervision.

Sales Manager

Piffmpls
05.2022 - 01.2023
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution and client satisfaction.
  • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
  • Coached employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
  • Identified, hired and trained highly-qualified staff by teaching best practices, procedures and sales strategies.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.

Retail

UNDRGRND.MPLS
02.2021 - 04.2022

Worked in the store and online for the stores website. Did sales and built relationships with others to help grow the business

Pizza Delivery Driver

Jimmy's Pizza
06.2018 - 05.2019

Made pizza, Customer service, Delivered Pizza

Fast Food

Hardees
12.2016 - 05.2018

Work on the frontline serving food and customers.

Education

Bachelors - Business Management

Augsburg College
Minneapolis, MN
05-2025

Skills

  • Persuasive Selling
  • Merchandise Receiving and Handling
  • Building Customer Loyalty
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Providing Feedback
  • Ethical behavior
  • Meeting Sales Goals
  • Cash flow management
  • Item Ticketing and Pricing
  • Insurance planning
  • Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
  • Portfolio management
  • Retail Metrics and Goals
  • Wealth management
  • Merchandising and Display
  • Attention to detail
  • Merchandise Recommendations
  • Sales and Promotions
  • Locating Merchandise
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Exceeding Customer Expectations
  • Store Policies and Procedures
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Safety and Cleanliness Standards
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Conducting Tours
  • Luxury Retail
  • Upselling Strategies
  • Credit and Cash Transactions
  • Retail Effectiveness
  • Suggestive Selling
  • Money Transfer Systems
  • Wrapping and Boxing
  • Strategic Selling
  • Trade-In Quotes
  • Revenue Growth
  • Customer Assistance

Accomplishments

    All conference in Golf and Basketball in School.

    Provided help in the church growing up.

    Started my own shoe reselling business in the year of 2021 and gained over 10 thousand total followers over social media platforms.

I enjoy golfing, driving my car, hanging out with friends and family

I love golfing since I was a kid and enjoy being outdoors.


Driving my car is fun to me. It is a pleasant time to either be alone or with some friends.


Timeline

Financial Advisor Intern

Northwestern Mutual
04.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Manager

Piffmpls
05.2022 - 01.2023

Retail

UNDRGRND.MPLS
02.2021 - 04.2022

Pizza Delivery Driver

Jimmy's Pizza
06.2018 - 05.2019

Fast Food

Hardees
12.2016 - 05.2018

Bachelors - Business Management

Augsburg College
Benjamin Rillo