I'm a highly astute, articulate & energetic sales professional with strong work ethics. I have established comprehensive experience with problem resolution, business functions, all in fast paced & high volume settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Account Representative
Desjardins Insurance
04.2021 - 06.2024
Analyzed risk factors to recommend appropriate coverage levels
Finalized sales & collected necessary deposits
Developed and implemented promotional strategies to increase customer base
Monitored customer feedback & identified areas of improvement
Generated leads through cold-calling, networking and other outreach methods
Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures
Determined financial needs by assessing existing coverage and aligning new products and services with long-term goals
Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas
Evaluated competitors' products and services to gain competitive advantage
Senior Remote Business Development Manager
Global Payments Canada
06.2013 - 08.2020
Acquired new customers, set weekly appointments with potential clients, cold called every day/week
Created partnerships & verticals, overlooked the sales process from beginning to end, educated clients needs, scheduled sales presentations & collected the necessary information to open new client accounts
Properly demonstrated all features & benefits that are specific to each individual customer, developed & maintained a loyal customer base through high quality service
Performed follow-ups with clients to ensure they are completely satisfied
Used SalesForce CRM to efficiently log activities, prospects & clients
Addressed customer complaints and proposed sound solutions
Obtained knowledge of the market through research, trade associations and relationship development
Implemented new ideas & techniques learnt through experience or interaction with peers
Demonstrated a high degree of courtesy, efficiency & professionalism
Effectively planned and executed sales strategies
Negotiated & closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory
Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention
Negotiated & closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory
Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organizations to promote growth & retention
Repeated President Club recipient.
Inside Business Development Manager
Global Payments Canada
11.2007 - 01.2012
Acquired new customers, set weekly appointments, cold called every day/week
Created partnerships, verticals, overlooked the sales process from beginning to end
Demonstrated a high degree of courtesy, efficiency, & professionalism
Effectively planned & executed sales strategy
Generated new business with marketing initiatives & strategic plans.
Senior Sales Advisor- Application & Integration
IBM Canada
05.2005 - 10.2007
Assisted in the development & implementation of marketing plans as needed
Prepared action plans for effective search of sales leads and prospects
Took approx 25-30 incoming inquiries as well as made approx 25-30 outgoing calls per day
Initiated & coordinated development of action plans to penetrate new markets
Provided timely feedback to senior management regarding the entire teams growth & development
Assisted Account Executive's with preparation of proposals & presentations, January, April & May 2006 recognized to have the top overall attainment of 83-90% for the most 'CSAT/OPT-IN offerings' in a team of 15
Senior Customer Relations Administrator - Government, public & customer complaints
Direct Energy
01.2000 - 01.2007
Maintained a high level of quality customer service through phone, email & or letter composition
Ensured to address all matters promptly, surpassing company's turn around timelines
Education
IEWP Certificate -
QC School of Event & Wedding Planning
Business Administration Diploma - undefined
Seneca College
Successfully completed O.S.S.D with honours - undefined
Milliken Mills High School
General Insurance License: Other Than Life - OTL Certificate - undefined
Insurance Institute of Canada
04.2021
Skills
I have a record of increasing sales, business retention & client loyalty in a wide variety of markets As a professional Business Development Manager with over 15 years of progressive experience, I aim to make a measurable difference in sales & profits within a wide range of markets
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