Ben Kracht
Fishers,IN
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at Roundroom, adept in business insights and analytics, and skilled in leading teams to success. Experienced in leveraging analytical expertise and motivational skills to drive growth and efficiency. Recognized for exceptional leadership and development, with a history of significant achievements.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Business Insights & Analytics
Roundroom
04.2023 - Current
- Managed Roundroom's sales programs from information gathering, analyzing, implementation, and execution
- Worked with Wireless Zone Franchisees and sales leaders to support growth and year over year success within the business
- Created relationships with vendor partners to grow both Roundroom and their businesses
- Won company's President's Club award in 2024
Business Sales Analyst
Roundroom
04.2019 - 03.2023
- Used gained business acumen to work with company leaders to use data to create reports, advance current business items, and build new programs
- Helped create and manage Sales Task Force team that specialized in improving financially struggling locations within the business
- Specialized in the company's payroll data and reporting to support the Finance team
- Won company's President's Club Award in 2020
Regional Director
The Cellular Connection
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Hire, retained, trained, and managed up from 50 to 60 employees across 15+ locations
- Created different processes and accountability tools to ensure that all stores ran as efficiently as possible
- Reviewed financial reports to identify areas of sales growth, potential issues, and cost saving opportunities
- Won multiple national level awards for sales performance amongst our 15+ locations
- Started to develop programs with Store Support leadership to help impact the business outside of our region
Sales Market Manager
The Cellular Connection
04.2015 - 01.2017
- Led 5 location's sales focus across 2 different markets
- Led multiple managers and helped grow their skills to be the best assets for their employees and customers
- Helped grow market impact by opening a new location and relocating 2 locations
- Expanded relationship with Verizon leadership and the company's back office
Sales Manager
The Cellular Connection
07.2013 - 04.2015
- Hired and trained employees to achieve their personal and company goals
- Maintained a relationship within the community to grow our locations impact and presence
- Developed knowledge around the store's finical health and found ways that I could impact the bottom line
Sales Associate
The Cellular Connection
09.2012 - 06.2013
- Provided a great experience for existing and new customers while offering the best products and services
- Engaged in company offered trainings to grow my skillset whenever possible
- Maintained a high standard of sales performance
Owner Operator
Contract Mowers
04.2004 - 06.2013
- Owned and operated Contract Mowers while being focused on lawn care and landscaping for our customers
- Marketed and grew the business over 9 years from 4 to 36 weekly customers
- Successfully sold multiple contracts and pieces of equipment before moving and ending the business
Education
History And Secondary Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILAssociate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Kaskaskia College
Centralia, IL05-2009
Skills
- High degree of overall business acumen
- Employee leadership and development
- Finical knowledge and experience
- Continued progress towards Certified Franchise Executive Certificate
- High level and detailed communicator
- Fast and passionate learner
- Analytical and reporting expertise
- People motivator
Timeline
Manager Business Insights & Analytics
Roundroom
04.2023 - Current
Business Sales Analyst
Roundroom
04.2019 - 03.2023
Regional Director
The Cellular Connection
01.2017 - 03.2019
Sales Market Manager
The Cellular Connection
04.2015 - 01.2017
Sales Manager
The Cellular Connection
07.2013 - 04.2015
Sales Associate
The Cellular Connection
09.2012 - 06.2013
Owner Operator
Contract Mowers
04.2004 - 06.2013
History And Secondary Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Kaskaskia College
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