Overview
Marisa Benfanti is a seasoned Sales Enablement professional currently employed at Yelp as the Manager of Sales Enablement. Her career spans over several prominent roles in the sales and training domains primarily in the Bay Area.
Professional Experience
Yelp
- Current Role: Manager, Sales Enablement
- Start Date: January 2020
- Responsibilities: Marisa leads the sales enablement team, focusing on creating and implementing engaging training and education programs for the sales force.
- Previous Positions at Yelp:
- Strategist, Sales Training: She served from January 2019 to January 2020.
- Associate, Sales Training: Employed for a brief period in January 2019.
Reliance Standard
- Role: Sales Consultant
- Duration: January 2017 to January 2018
- Key Contributions: Specialized in client training on product knowledge, facilitating educational seminars.
Sun Life Financial
- Role: Sales Consultant
- Duration: 2012 to 2017
- Achievements: Expanded a book of business from $1 million to $20 million over five years while delivering comprehensive training sessions for clients and partners.
Education
- Master's Degree in Organizational Development: University of San Francisco (2016-2018)
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications: California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (2007-2011)
Contact Information
- Email Addresses:
- marisafbenfanti@aol.com
- marisa.benfanti@gmail.com
- marisa.benfanti@sunlife.com
- mbenfanti@yelp.com
- Phone Number: +1 (310) 245-5721
Online Presence
- LinkedIn Profile: [Marisa Benfanti](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marisa-benfanti-9350101a)
Skills and Expertise
- Sales Enablement: Proven track record in enabling sales teams through advanced training methods and educational programs.
- Client Education: Expertise in developing and conducting client-focused training sessions.
- Business Development: Demonstrated ability to dramatically grow a portfolio, as evidenced by her achievements at Sun Life Financial.
- Organizational Development: Applying educational background to improve corporate training frameworks.
Conclusion
Marisa Benfanti stands out as a key professional in the sales enablement space, leveraging her extensive background in training and development to drive significant business outcomes at Yelp and previous organizations. Her contribution to the growth and skills enhancement of sales teams showcases her as a valuable asset in any sales-oriented environment.
