Lazar Bjekic
Schaumburg
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Driver - Contract Jobs
UPS/Instacart
Schaumburg
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered packages efficiently while adhering to safety protocols and time management objectives.
Benefits Account Manager
Paylocity
Schaumburg, IL
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Streamlined benefits enrollment processes, reducing processing time and improving onboarding efficiency.
- Managed client support, resolving benefit inquiries with accuracy and professionalism.
- Coordinated open enrollment projects, ensuring deadlines, compliance, and client satisfaction.
- Facilitated client meetings and training sessions to explain benefits offerings and system usage.
- Created enrollment materials and supported HR teams during peak enrollment periods.
Store Manager
Cellular Sales of Knoxville
Elk Grove Village, IL
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Led a team of 12+ sales representatives, exceeding sales targets by 40% in 2023–2024.
- Achieved 120% of personal monthly sales quota; recognized as Top Store Lead in the Midwest (Q1 2024).
- Analyzed sales and performance data to improve operational efficiency and productivity.
- Trained, mentored, interviewed, and hired new team members, reducing onboarding time.
Sales Mentor
Cellular Sales of Knoxville
Elk Grove Village, IL
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Coached sales representatives through structured mentorship programs focused on product knowledge and engagement.
- Increased monthly sales performance through tailored coaching and accountability systems.
- Led weekly workshops on advanced sales techniques and customer retention strategies.
- Created a sales playbook improving representative productivity by 30%.
Sales Account Manager
Cellular Sales of Knoxville
Elk Grove Village, IL
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed 50+ client accounts while achieving 130% of assigned sales quota.
- Expanded customer base through prospecting and closing long-term enterprise contracts.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to improve account retention and client satisfaction.
Maître D’ / Front of House Manager
Maggiano’s Little Italy
Schaumburg, IL
03.2019 - 01.2020
- Managed daily front-of-house operations for a high-volume restaurant.
- Improved guest satisfaction and repeat business through service and scheduling optimization.
- Trained and supervised a team of 40+ staff members.
- Implemented reservation and seating improvements to enhance peak-hour efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Conant High School
Schaumburg, IL05.2020
Skills
- Performance Analysis
- KPI Tracking
- Customer Retention
- Mentorship
- Training
- Team Management
- Recruiting & Sourcing
- Sales Strategy
- Sales Reporting
- CRM
- Data Analysis
- Business Development
- Leadership
- Employee Scheduling
LANGUAGES
Serbian — Native
Timeline
Delivery Driver - Contract Jobs
UPS/Instacart
10.2025 - Current
Benefits Account Manager
Paylocity
03.2025 - 10.2025
Store Manager
Cellular Sales of Knoxville
05.2023 - 07.2024
Sales Mentor
Cellular Sales of Knoxville
09.2022 - 05.2023
Sales Account Manager
Cellular Sales of Knoxville
12.2021 - 10.2022
Maître D’ / Front of House Manager
Maggiano’s Little Italy
03.2019 - 01.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Conant High School