Benjamin Miller
Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Brightworks Group LLC- Claim this Profile
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Jeff Crane, CPBA
Benjamin is a great problem solver and has serious creativity. His understanding of the art of communication and how to use persuasion and influence is a strength. I would Recommend him to everyone who wanted to learn about channel sales models and build a plan to bring marketing and sales together to work for greatest impact.
LinkedIn User
I've had the opportunity to work with Ben and there aren't many that's capable of adapting to fast changes in business like him. He's able to acclimate and navigate through different the constant changes in fast pace business. I am very luck that our paths crossed in this noisy world by supply you with all the tools, skills, and knowledge to propel your career forward. Thanks Ben.
Les Giddings
Ben and I've worked together for close to 5 years with various companies. He was instrumental working with me in establishing the first ever, global channel reseller relationship at Cognizant Technology Solutions. He's a leading expert in partner program creation and driving partner revenue and sales pipeline Without hesitation he takes on a strategic role, he regular rolls up his sleeves and takes on a hands on approach to his program to make a partner successful. I'm very indebted to Ben for making Cognizant and my team so much more successful.
Jeff Crane, CPBA
Benjamin is a great problem solver and has serious creativity. His understanding of the art of communication and how to use persuasion and influence is a strength. I would Recommend him to everyone who wanted to learn about channel sales models and build a plan to bring marketing and sales together to work for greatest impact.
LinkedIn User
I've had the opportunity to work with Ben and there aren't many that's capable of adapting to fast changes in business like him. He's able to acclimate and navigate through different the constant changes in fast pace business. I am very luck that our paths crossed in this noisy world by supply you with all the tools, skills, and knowledge to propel your career forward. Thanks Ben.
Les Giddings
Ben and I've worked together for close to 5 years with various companies. He was instrumental working with me in establishing the first ever, global channel reseller relationship at Cognizant Technology Solutions. He's a leading expert in partner program creation and driving partner revenue and sales pipeline Without hesitation he takes on a strategic role, he regular rolls up his sleeves and takes on a hands on approach to his program to make a partner successful. I'm very indebted to Ben for making Cognizant and my team so much more successful.
Jeff Crane, CPBA
Benjamin is a great problem solver and has serious creativity. His understanding of the art of communication and how to use persuasion and influence is a strength. I would Recommend him to everyone who wanted to learn about channel sales models and build a plan to bring marketing and sales together to work for greatest impact.
LinkedIn User
I've had the opportunity to work with Ben and there aren't many that's capable of adapting to fast changes in business like him. He's able to acclimate and navigate through different the constant changes in fast pace business. I am very luck that our paths crossed in this noisy world by supply you with all the tools, skills, and knowledge to propel your career forward. Thanks Ben.
Les Giddings
Ben and I've worked together for close to 5 years with various companies. He was instrumental working with me in establishing the first ever, global channel reseller relationship at Cognizant Technology Solutions. He's a leading expert in partner program creation and driving partner revenue and sales pipeline Without hesitation he takes on a strategic role, he regular rolls up his sleeves and takes on a hands on approach to his program to make a partner successful. I'm very indebted to Ben for making Cognizant and my team so much more successful.
Jeff Crane, CPBA
Benjamin is a great problem solver and has serious creativity. His understanding of the art of communication and how to use persuasion and influence is a strength. I would Recommend him to everyone who wanted to learn about channel sales models and build a plan to bring marketing and sales together to work for greatest impact.
LinkedIn User
I've had the opportunity to work with Ben and there aren't many that's capable of adapting to fast changes in business like him. He's able to acclimate and navigate through different the constant changes in fast pace business. I am very luck that our paths crossed in this noisy world by supply you with all the tools, skills, and knowledge to propel your career forward. Thanks Ben.
Les Giddings
Ben and I've worked together for close to 5 years with various companies. He was instrumental working with me in establishing the first ever, global channel reseller relationship at Cognizant Technology Solutions. He's a leading expert in partner program creation and driving partner revenue and sales pipeline Without hesitation he takes on a strategic role, he regular rolls up his sleeves and takes on a hands on approach to his program to make a partner successful. I'm very indebted to Ben for making Cognizant and my team so much more successful.
Credentials
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Insurance Agent (Health, Property, Casualty)
State of IndianaAug, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Customer Centric Selling
CustomerCentric SellingAug, 2014- Oct, 2024 -
Citizens Academy Graduate
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Oct, 2013- Oct, 2024 -
Leading Corporate Cultures
Dale Carnegie TrainingJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Organizational Leadership
Dale Carnegie TrainingJan, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
Strategic Selling
Miller Heiman GroupJan, 2010- Oct, 2024 -
SPIN Selling
Neil Rackham as personal coachMay, 1999- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Brightworks Group LLC
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
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Jul 2023 - Present
Responsible for overall Sales and Marketing strategies for the company. Manage a team of marketing resources. Partner relationships, branding of the company and revenue achievement. Responsible for overall Sales and Marketing strategies for the company. Manage a team of marketing resources. Partner relationships, branding of the company and revenue achievement.
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Positive Work™ Training
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Advisor
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Sep 2021 - Present
National nonprofit focusing on advocacy for persons with disabilities in the workplace. www.PositiveWork.org National nonprofit focusing on advocacy for persons with disabilities in the workplace. www.PositiveWork.org
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Miller Agency Allstate
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United States
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Insurance
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Owner
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Jan 2021 - Feb 2023
SUCCESSFUL BUYOUT EXIT 2023 We are a 12 year old Allstate agency offering the best protection for Auto, Home, Life and Business insurance. Producing over $4.2M per year in premiums we are positioned as one of the larger insurance agencies in Indiana. Company was sold in 2023 SUCCESSFUL BUYOUT EXIT 2023 We are a 12 year old Allstate agency offering the best protection for Auto, Home, Life and Business insurance. Producing over $4.2M per year in premiums we are positioned as one of the larger insurance agencies in Indiana. Company was sold in 2023
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Recon Sports
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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1 - 100 Employee
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COO owner
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Jan 2020 - Sep 2022
SUCCESSFUL BUYOUT EXIT Reconnaissance Sports is changing the way sports is played. Our suite of products are aimed at the High growth Sports Tech industry. Our in depth analytical software provides Coaches with an intellectual playbook on every play. Predictable index on every play! Aimed at College and High Schools our software provides a predictability index based on your film footage of your competitor. Data driven wins every time. As COO and sales leader I was responsible for all aspects of the business operations. This includes: Sales, Marketing, strategic partnerships, Process improvement, Financials. www.ReconSports.com Show less
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Good Ridez Software
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United States
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Information Technology and Services
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Chief Executive Officer owner
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Dec 2018 - Dec 2020
Company SOLD and Acquisition completed in 2020 Software aimed at medical facilities to provide the most advanced logistical strategies to handle all your medical transportation needs. Build efficient schedules for your own vehicles or contracted carriers. Same day scheduling, will-calls, last minute trip requests all through our advanced dispatch. You will be able to reimburse your providers faster and easier with our automated electronic data capture. Corporate programs available for your patients or members. Our technology can integrate into your existing system for easy booking. $150 billion dollars annually spent on missed medical appointments due to transportation. Increase your show rates for appointments and reduce your wasted cost of no shows. Show less
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Syncplicity
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President of Sales
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Aug 2016 - Jul 2019
Sales head managing team of sales reps in North America. Focus on product lines: Cyber Security Software, Secure Content Collaboration, MFT and API Sales head managing team of sales reps in North America. Focus on product lines: Cyber Security Software, Secure Content Collaboration, MFT and API
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NewNet Communication Technologies
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President Sales and Marketing
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Jun 2015 - Aug 2016
Hired to turn around company and prep company for acquisition. Strategist for Global Business Development and Channel Program creation. Responsible for the VoltDelta Cloud Contact Center Business unit. Managed marketing, engineering, sales and channel. Responsible for P&L and reports into the board. Owned by private equity group Skyview Capital Hired to turn around company and prep company for acquisition. Strategist for Global Business Development and Channel Program creation. Responsible for the VoltDelta Cloud Contact Center Business unit. Managed marketing, engineering, sales and channel. Responsible for P&L and reports into the board. Owned by private equity group Skyview Capital
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Senior Vice President WW Sales channel
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May 2014 - Jun 2015
inContact acquired by NICE Systems. Brought onboard on contract to establish program for acquisition. Strategist for indirect revenue for company wide initiatives. Supervised a team of 35 employees with 3 VPs and 3 Directors reporting into me. Responsible for creation of Recruitment, Training and partner go to marketing programs for lead and revenue generation. Managed executive level relationships with Alliances, VARs, SIs, Master Agents, and Referral Partners. Expert in program creation for quick start to revenue recognition. Created first partner conference along with MDF, partner margins, partner portal and created 40 internal and external processes for sales alignment between vendor and reselling partner. Oversaw global sales theaters in EMEA and LatAM. Show less
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Genesys | Interactive Intelligence
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United States
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Software Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Channel Sales Chief- Worldwide Sales
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Mar 2011 - May 2014
AQUIRED BY GENESYS. Managing a team of Channel Sales Managers and marketing resources responsible for all aspects of Channel Reseller strategies. Responsible for multi-million dollar channel sales quota and YoY growth within the Partner community. Creation of new channel programs from the ground up that helped over achieve our annual sales goals. Continual YoY growth in the Channel since hire date. Specialist in recruitment of SaaS partners to resell Cloud Contact Center offering while maintaining growth with existing premise resellers. Turning these partners into profitable sales engines for the company while bringing the company into new selling modules through unique partner arrangements. Show less
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Sensory Technologies
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Canada
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of WW Sales channel
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Dec 2009 - Feb 2011
In charge of overall sales and channel strategies for North America, APAC, LatAm and EMEA for our SaaS products and our communication solutions. Responsible for growing Cloud Software Solution through Channel Model. Managed a team of channel sales reps and a global network of partners. Created reseller program from the ground up. Transformed a direct selling organization into an indirect selling organization globally through relationships with Distributors, LARs, VARs and Referral organizations. Show less
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Carbonite
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United Kingdom
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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Regional Channel Sales Manager
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Sep 2002 - Dec 2009
Under the brand Double Take Software serviced as channel manager. Managing channel sales for the eastern half of the USA. Including overlay teams into CDW, Dell, Softchoice, and Insight. 90% channel model with $65M annual quota. Responsible for Distributor, LAR, VAR, and SI relationships and revenue growth. YoY growth obtained each year via the Channel. Under the brand Double Take Software serviced as channel manager. Managing channel sales for the eastern half of the USA. Including overlay teams into CDW, Dell, Softchoice, and Insight. 90% channel model with $65M annual quota. Responsible for Distributor, LAR, VAR, and SI relationships and revenue growth. YoY growth obtained each year via the Channel.
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Iron Mountain Records Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Regional Sales Manager
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Jan 2002 - Sep 2002
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Monster
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Brazil
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Computers and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Jul 1999 - Jan 2002
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Pitney Bowes
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Sales
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Nov 1997 - Jun 1999
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CNN
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Producer
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May 1996 - Oct 1997
Based in Miami, FL office handled writing and producing of national stories for the Florida region. Based in Miami, FL office handled writing and producing of national stories for the Florida region.
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Education
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Harvard Business School Executive Education
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies -
Ball State University
Bachelor's degree, Business/Corporate Communications