Jessica Anderson
Pitt Meadows,BC
Summary
Experienced New Business Manager skillful in monitoring and managing daily business operations with focus on continuous improvement. Transforms underperforming operations into successful enterprises using resourcefulness, strong interpersonal skills and high-level business acumen. Decisive and analytical with 17-year history of successful industry performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
New Business Manager
Cigna Healthcare, International Health
07.2016 - Current
- Contribute significantly towards achieving organizational goals by consistently meeting or exceeding annual individual targets.
- Maximize revenue generation by effectively managing sales pipelines and closing deals.
- Build strong relationships with brokers and clients to identify and target new areas for growth.
Account Executive, Group Benefits
Rise
03.2016 - 06.2016
- Qualified leads, built relationships and executed sales strategies to drive new business.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on product offerings, ensuring accurate representation during sales pitches or negotiations with clients.
- Attended networking events to build relationships and identify sales opportunities.
Group Benefits Advisor
Simplified Financial Inc.
10.2015 - 03.2016
- Educated business owners on available benefits options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their coverage.
- Provided expert guidance during benefit plan design reviews, resulting in optimized offerings for the workforce.
- Assessed the effectiveness of current benefit offerings through regular employee surveys, using feedback to inform future program enhancements.
Regional Director
Benefits By Design
06.2007 - 10.2015
- Developed and executed sales plans for consistent growth in revenue and profitability.
- Organized successful product launches and educational events that generated significant brand exposure within the region.
- Exceeded quarterly and annual sales goals consistently by closely monitoring team performance and adjusting strategies accordingly.
- Coordinated full sales operations within assigned region.
Education
Group Benefits Associate
Dalhousie University
Halifax, NSSkills
- Sales and Marketing
- Partnership Development
- Contract Negotiations
- Decision-Making
- Team Building and Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Competitive Analysis
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Life License - 2012
Timeline
New Business Manager
Cigna Healthcare, International Health
07.2016 - Current
Account Executive, Group Benefits
Rise
03.2016 - 06.2016
Group Benefits Advisor
Simplified Financial Inc.
10.2015 - 03.2016
Regional Director
Benefits By Design
06.2007 - 10.2015
Group Benefits Associate
Dalhousie University
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