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Benjamin Iott

Clemson,SC

Summary

Results-driven industrial engineer with a strong background in sales, combining technical expertise with a proven ability to drive revenue growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Representative

Vivint SmartHomes
04.2025 - Current
  • Sold 55+ new accounts in four months through direct, door-to-door sales of smart home security systems, cameras, and alarms
  • Generated over $300,000 in new revenue, consistently exceeding company sales targets
  • Prospected and engaged homeowners across multiple Michigan territories, building trust and tailoring solutions to customer needs
  • Developed expertise in persuasive communication, objection handling, and closing high-value sales in a competitive market
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, contracts, and installations to ensure smooth onboarding and satisfaction

Bartender

The Refectory
09.2024 - 04.2025
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in an upscale dining environment, gaining valuable interpersonal and communication skills
  • Utilized sales techniques to upsell menu items, contributing to increased revenue
  • Demonstrated reliability by working long shifts in a high-pressure, fast-paced setting, often serving about 100 customers per shift

Senior Capstone Project

City of Clemson
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Consulted in the research and design of a sidewalk evaluation tool
  • Used tool to optimally prioritize future sidewalk projects for the City of Clemson
  • Worked closely with city leadership to analyze status of 40 sidewalks within the city limits

Pool Technician

Trident Pools Ltd.
06.2021 - 09.2023
  • Evaluated and cared for residential pools in the greater Philadelphia area
  • Assessed system issues and communicated expenses clearly with clients
  • Ordered and installed new system equipment in a timely manner, as well as balancing pool chemistry
  • Treated 10-15 pools a day

Pro/Engineer Based Internship

Globus Medical Inc.
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Assisted in the product development stage of a new spinal implant
  • Introduced and trained to use Pro/Engineer
  • Drafted and presented a screw used in the new implant design
  • Gained valuable experience in a corporate office setting

Education

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Clemson University
Clemson, SC
08.2024

Skills

  • Hard Working
  • Customer Focused
  • Problem Solving
  • Ability to Learn Efficiently
  • Systems Modeling
  • Quality Engineering
  • Operations Research
  • Pro/Engineer
  • Arena
  • Minitab
  • Excel VBA
  • MATLAB
  • Auto-CAD

Leadership And Activities

  • Clemson Sales Innovation Program, 08/23 - 05/24, Learned valuable sales skills while practicing public speaking, Acquired valuable experience presenting to a company representative or panel
  • Fraternity Secretary, Phi Delta Theta, 08/22 - 05/23, Edited and delivered social and school related event schedules to the chapter, as well as general updates and news, Documented chapter meetings and other fraternity events

Timeline

Sales Representative

Vivint SmartHomes
04.2025 - Current

Bartender

The Refectory
09.2024 - 04.2025

Senior Capstone Project

City of Clemson
06.2024 - 08.2024

Pool Technician

Trident Pools Ltd.
06.2021 - 09.2023

Pro/Engineer Based Internship

Globus Medical Inc.
12.2019 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Clemson University
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