Anthony (A.J.) Schmitt

Plano,TX

Summary

Highly motivated sales professional with an extensive career specializing in customer service and sales. A detail oriented sales professional with excellent communication, negotiation, follow through, and interpersonal skills. Possessing a strong understanding of sales strategies and tactics for achieving business objectives.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Licensed Health Agent

US Health Advisors

06.2014 - 05.2024

Licensed Health Agent, selling health and life insurance policies primarily in Texas and eight other states.
Built a large book of business over 10 years with a high retention rate.
As a Field Sales Leader, was responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training a team of six agents.
The agent, is responsible for all lead creation. This was done mostly through organic online marketing with social media and emails, Cold calling businesses, networking groups, and working with multiple national lead generation companies.
A high retention rate was kept by being an agent, not just a salesperson. Providing clients with excellent customer service by helping them through complicated insurance processes and issues throughout the life of their policy.

Salesperson and Watch Technician

Fast Fix Jewelry and Watch Repair

06.2009 - 01.2019

Selling repairs, jewelry, and watches in the Dallas Galleria and NorthPark Mall.
Routinely ranked number one sales person in the nation for all Fast Fix franchises while at Dallas Galleria.
Built a large base of repeat customers through earning trust, by taking the time to educated, and then delivering excellent service.
Help perform monthly inventories of all products, findings, and supplies.
Trained new employees.
5 years experience as a trained watch technician.
Working on all types of watches, from Consumer tier to Premium and High Luxury tier.

Sales Rep Assistant

Doug Hobe-GBC Jewelry

03.2009 - 01.2013

Cold called for new customers throughout the TOLA territory.
Called customer base for reorders.
Inventory every 6 weeks.
Assist at JCK shows.
Work seasonal local truck shows.

Wholesale Gift and Home Decor Representative

Imagine That!

08.2007 - 12.2008

Wholesale Gift and Home Decor Representative covering Fort Worth and surrounding areas.
Selling to gift stores, nurseries, national parks, airports, hotels, and resorts.
Representing over 20 manufacturers, including Burt's Bees.
4 trade shows a year at the Dallas Trade Mart
Maintain inventory, displays, and negotiated product placement for Burt's Bees products with in the customer's store.
Training management and staff on product, especially new product release And seasonal releases.
Created and partnered with stores for promotional events.