Benjamin Schafer
About Benjamin Schafer
Benjamin Schafer is an Account Executive currently working at Hightouch in New York. He has a diverse background in finance and event management, having held various roles at companies such as Balyasny Asset Management, Credit Suisse, and Anderson Events.
Current Role at Hightouch
Benjamin Schafer currently serves as an Account Executive at Hightouch, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for managing client relationships and driving sales initiatives. His experience in sales and customer engagement contributes to the company's efforts in data integration and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Hightouch
Prior to his current role, Benjamin worked at Hightouch as a Sales Development Representative (SDR) from 2022 to 2023. During this year-long tenure, he focused on lead generation and nurturing potential clients, which helped to enhance the company's sales pipeline and customer outreach strategies.
Professional Background in Finance
Benjamin has a solid background in finance, having worked as a Financial Analyst at Balyasny Asset Management L.P. from 2020 to 2022. His role involved analyzing financial data and supporting investment decisions. Additionally, he served as an Analyst at Credit Suisse from 2018 to 2020, where he contributed to financial modeling and market analysis.
Education and Expertise
Benjamin Schafer earned a Bachelor of Science and Engineering degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering from Princeton University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2018. His academic background provides him with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and problem-solving, which are essential skills in both finance and sales.
Early Career Experience
In the early stages of his career, Benjamin gained experience as an Events Manager at Anderson Events for five months in 2014, where he managed event logistics and client interactions. He also interned at Tiger Financial Group in 2015, where he supported various financial projects for three months.