Ben Joe Markland

Sales and Training Manager at Goldenwest Federal Credit Union

Greater Salt Lake City Area

Current
Past
  • Advance Team Director at Karras for Gov. 04
  • Business Development Consultant at FranklinCovey Co.
Education
  • Weber State University
  • Dixie State College
  • Juab High School
Connections
64 connections
Industry
Financial Services
Websites

Ben Joe Markland’s Summary

I have been selling and training all my life. I love being out in front of people, working with them to give them the best solutions possible. My time at FranklinCovey helped me organize my life and put myself in the right direction. I have worked in politics and will continue so I can help my society grow. Sales, when done correctly, can be very rewarding and promising. I love what I do and I love my job.

Ben Joe Markland’s Specialties:

Advanced Sales Training, Motivational Speaking, Training skills. Smartphone power user, Microsoft Office and Access.


Ben Joe Markland’s Experience

  • Sales and Training Manager

    Goldenwest Credit Union

    (Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Financial Services industry)

    July 2004Present (5 years 1 month)

    As the Sales and Training manager I coordinate and develop all sales programs for the credit union. Part of my duties is to manage an outbound sales team and coordinate cold calls, door to door marketing and other sales opportunities. I have developed an on site sales training program to train every employee on how to sell. Each employee coordinates their sales and goals through their manager and my department. In addition I travel to all branches and train employees, motivate employees and manage their sales. On the regular training aspect, I have taken over all other training duties over the past year and re-developed training programs in multiple areas: tellering, loans, new accounts, sales, branching, robbery, etc.

  • Advance Team Director

    Karras for Gov. 04

    (Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Political Organization industry)

    October 2003June 2004 (9 months)

    Coordinated events and activities for the campaign which included: location, prep time, hosting, pre-planning, setting up event, campaigning, speeches, and clean up. Shared responsibility with other directors and staff to help develop new events and campaign ideas.

  • Business Development Consultant

    FranklinCovey Co.

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; FC; Professional Training & Coaching industry)

    June 2001April 2003 (1 year 11 months)

    My duties were wide when I worked with FranklinCovey. I spent much of my time selling product, specifically smartphones, palm pilots, software and paper planners. In addition I did do the following: Business to Business Sales, Business Development Presentations, Cold-Calling, Retail Sales, Palm, Smartphone and Paper Planner training. Top seller of specialized products for the west coast.


Ben Joe Markland’s Education

  • Weber State University

    20022006

    Activities and Societies:
    Student Body Public Relations Director, Member of the Student Fee Recommendation Committee
  • Dixie State College

    Associates , Business , 19992003

    Activities and Societies:
    Student Body President 2001-2002
    Student Body Activities President 1998-1999
    Rebel Crew Spirit Club President 2000-2001
  • Juab High School

    Activities and Societies:
    Student Body President 1996-1997
    Student Body Activities President 1995-1996
    Track and Field 1993-1996 - Long Distance Team

Additional Information

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Ben Joe Markland’s Interests:

Public speaking, blogging, guitar, training, management, fishing, reading, my family above all else, religion.

Ben Joe Markland’s Honors:

Spirit of Dixie Award 1998, 2001, and 2002. - Dixie State College.
Eagle Scout Troop 135 - October 1994


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