Sara Benson

Vice President, General Manager at Blackhawk

Sara Benson has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. In 2022, they joined Blackhawk as the Head of Revenue Operations after serving as the Sr. Manager, Revenue Operations. Prior to that, they worked as a Client Success Manager and a Client Success Associate at the same company.

Before joining Blackhawk, Sara owned a successful photography business called Sara Benson Photography from 2013 to 2021. During this time, they established the business and built a strong client base through multimedia platforms and personal recommendations. Sara also created a website to market their work and consistently closed business by meeting client needs and utilizing social media.

From 2018 to 2019, Sara worked as an Account Representative at Shamrock Trading Corporation, managing a book of clients and maintaining strong customer relationships. Sara attracted potential customers by demonstrating industry-specific knowledge and provided training on company products.

Sara has also gained experience as a Client Services Intern at Meers, a Digital Marketing and Advertising Intern at Global Prairie, and a Cashier and Smoothie Maker at Enjoy Pure Food and Drink. Additionally, they worked as a Seasonal Sales Associate at Kendra Scott and as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at Carriage Club.

Overall, Sara Benson has a proven track record in revenue operations, client success, and entrepreneurship, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and business growth.

Sara Benson completed their Bachelor's degree in Communication with a minor in Business Administration at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, they attended Shawnee Mission East High School from 2010 to 2014, although no degree or field of study is specified for that period.

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Timeline

  • Vice President, General Manager

    June 1, 2023 - present

  • Head of Revenue Operations

    August, 2022

  • Sr. Manager, Revenue Operations

    January, 2022

  • Client Success Manager

    August, 2021

  • Client Success Associate

    August, 2020