Ben Hardy

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT BEN HARDY

As a Regional Sales and Relationship Manager, I have a 15+ year track record of proven sales leadership demonstrated by cultivating and nurturing lasting client relationships to build a strong sales pipeline. I am passionate about driving business growth, developing long - term client relationships, mentoring new sales leaders, fostering collaborative teams, and enhancing strategic negotiations to exceed revenue targets. I am highly skilled at helping companies navigate the nuances of mergers and acquisitions by implementing communication channels designed to ensure both internal & external customer growth and satisfaction. Career Highlights: 1. Led development of a real-time quoting tool for streamlined credit applications and instant monthly payment quotes, resulting in expedited business processes, and reducing manual steps. Streamlined separate credit applications into a single, efficient form.2. Brought strategy to life through operational excellence in a full-service lease provider with global offerings including leases, loans, working capital, and revolving lines of credit, while strategically aligning products to meet diverse business and finance needs.3. Resolved a critical error during a portfolio acquisition, leading to a $18 million revenue increase over three years with another $7-8 million in projected revenue for 2024. Awarded the “Outperformer Award” for surpassing growth targets by achieving the highest program volume in 2023. Earned President\'s Club recognition for my leadership as both a Relationship Manager and as a Regional Sales Manager. Recognized as a “President Club” winner for exceeding annual lease quotas in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Earned the “Top Gun Award” for leading new program lease volume in 2023.