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New Business Director - Major Brands

Experienced sales specialist with a record of accomplishments in SALES, MARKETING and ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT. High energy professional with a demonstrated talent for producing quality, new business opportunities that transition into profitable, long-term customers. Well-connected and personable, with exceptional communication skills. Effective time and territory manager with excellent organizational skills and a knack for knowing how to meet and exceed quotas...CONSISTENTLY. Proactive and attentive account management skills.


Communities for Cause is a mobile and online marketplace that drives demand for products and services through charitable giving and customer loyalty for the local business owner. Responsible for assisting in the opening of the Southern California territory - securing over 650 merchants, and 200 causes. Support and usage of the CFC mobile app has driven growth rates to nearly 200% quarter over quarter. Closed 5 targeted “powerhouses” enabling the CFC app to expand throughout all of California and select regional markets. New business accounts include: Jack's Surfboards,Daphne’s, Chili's, Diane's Beachwear, Hobie Surf, Pizza Hut, SEE Eyewear, Tilly’s.

Backed by Kleiner Perkins, General Catalyst and Comcast Ventures and reaching over 2 million members, Plum District brings new products and services to an online marketplace- just for moms. Top-selling revenue producer in the company, closing over 350 opportunities with an annual gross revenue exceeding 1.2 million. Responsible for execution of key strategies to negotiate and secure targeted partnerships with retailers, restaurants and service providers within the daily deal business platform and Moms/Kids vertical. Awarded CEO Council for top sales performance and new business development of regional brands.
New business accounts included: Armstrong Garden Centers, Chronic Tacos(corporate), Destination Science Camps(national)Sunglass Hut, Pure Barre, Whole Foods.

District Consultant

Spearheaded the planning, development, and execution of all sales and marketing services. Defined long-term sales strategies that enhanced the agency's core strengths within the resort and technology sectors. This streamlined focus ultimately resulted in two new major client acquisitions within the first year, generating over 3.5 million in annual revenue

Vice President,Strategic Planning and Client Services

Created over four million in new business revenue with new client acquisitions nearly tripling JGA's customer base over the five-year period. Revised and updated new business development programs within the organization, which capitalized upon the agency's historical success within the health care sector. Expanded this client base to include new accounts within the educational, automotive and consumer goods sectors. Customized new business proposals and implemented an innovative outreach program that insured consistent and updated communications with existing and prospective clients.

Director, New Business

Find out detailed information about Gretchen Benedetto, New Business Director - Major Brands in San Clemente, CA

Gretchen Benedetto: New Business Director - Major Brands in San Clemente, CA

Gretchen Benedetto

Communities for Cause

Plum District

Capstone Studios

Johnson Gray Advertising

Northern Arizona University