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Aric Stewart

Virginia Beach,VA

Summary

Results-driven sales leader bringing demonstrated record of progressive growth and accomplishment in the insurance industry. Proactive manager and strategic problem-solver able to achieve challenging profit goals while consistently acquiring new customers and expanding operations. Tenacious in pursuing new revenue streams and sales opportunities.

Results-oriented Sales Manager with over 19  years experience and excellent leadership, selling and team building  abilities.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Sales

GEICO
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2019 - Current
  • Increased business revenue through proactive management of relationships and sales strategies.
  • Facilitated improvement in sales outcomes by holding performance evaluations to assess team members' strengths and weaknesses and counsel on improvement strategies.
  • Researched competitors and stayed on top of current market conditions to survey landscape and anticipate roadblocks.
  • Directed training improvements to reduce knowledge gaps and eliminate workforce performance inefficiencies.
  • Established sales goals and strategies that contributed to increased growth in sales and profitability.
  • Optimized sales and marketing directives by closely monitoring employee progress, reviewing regional and local markets and effectively managing sales/service production.
  • Elevated team performance via strategic planning and coaching in areas of prospecting, sales and value-added presentations.

GFR Zone Manager

GEICO
Chevy Chase, MD
10.2016 - 09.2019

I served as a business consultant for our Geico field representatives in the states of GA, SC & FL. My primary duties are to influence and provide guidance to the principal owner so they may run their operation most effectively.

Military Sales Manager

GEICO
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2008 - 10.2016

Managed the day to day operations for the national military sales department to drive growth and customer acquisition.

  • Mentored and trained staff to ensure productive goal setting and alignment while achieving field sales objectives
  • Managed a staff of 97

Region 7 Training Manager

GEICO
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2011 - 06.2013
  • Managed training calendar for entire year, including setting course plans, training spaces and department rotations
  • Managed 5 trainers

Military Service Manager

GEICO
Virginia Beach, VA
08.2006 - 08.2007
  • Hired, trained, developed and monitored performance of service department staff
  • Model expected customer service standards to promote customer satisfaction, loyalty and retention
  • Managed a staff of 165

Education

MBA - General Business

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
07-2026

Bachelor of Arts - History

Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
2008

Skills

  • Team management
  • Team Leadership
  • Relationship selling
  • Product knowledge
  • Sales expertise
  • Training and mentoring
  • Follow up ability

Certification

I've completed all of Geico's business core requirement classes.

Green Belt certified

Timeline

Director of Sales

GEICO
09.2019 - Current

GFR Zone Manager

GEICO
10.2016 - 09.2019

Region 7 Training Manager

GEICO
01.2011 - 06.2013

Military Sales Manager

GEICO
08.2008 - 10.2016

Military Service Manager

GEICO
08.2006 - 08.2007

MBA - General Business

Longwood University

Bachelor of Arts - History

Old Dominion University
Aric Stewart