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Chris Scherwinski

Green Bay

Summary

Results-oriented Senior Account Sales Representative with a proven track record of exceeding performance expectations and driving sales growth across diverse product lines. Skilled in developing strategic partnerships, coordinating impactful events, and fostering strong agent relationships to achieve organizational goals. Recognized for contributing to team success by mentoring peers and influencing outcomes that support state sales objectives. Adept at leveraging expertise to enhance performance and profitability of large accounts while strengthening the capabilities of sales teams.

Professional account sales representative with proven track record in driving sales growth and building client relationships. Expertise in strategic planning, negotiation, and market analysis combined with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Adaptable to changing needs, reliable, and skilled in communication, problem-solving, and customer service. Known for consistently meeting targets and fostering positive, productive work environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Account Sales Rep

Progressive Insurance
02.2023 - Current
  • Consistently exceed sales targets across multiple product lines, contributing to the company’s overall growth and success.
  • Develop and execute impactful agent engagement events, both in-person and virtually, to enhance product knowledge and adoption.
  • Foster strong relationships with agents, providing strategic guidance and support to drive mutual success.
  • Build partnerships and strategic plans with ND and xND networks, while serving as the lead contact for key partners, including Keystone, Ansay, and Comparion.
  • Analyze performance metrics and implement tailored strategies to optimize sales results and capitalize on growth opportunities.

Claims Rep Representative

Progressive Insurance
02.2005 - Current
  • Held several positions within Progressive Claims Department ranging from Managed Repair Representative, Claims Generalist, Progressive Commercial File Handler, DTL Representative, NW Repair Representative, and most recently Senior Multiline Representative.
  • Regularly assisted other departments such as Fire & Theft along with SIU to investigate potential fraudulent claims with focus on thoroughness and quality.

Account Sales Rep

Progressive Insurance
07.2020 - 02.2023
  • Responsible for and successful at profitably growing Progressive products and managing Independent agent relationships within a defined territory through in-person meetings.
  • Executed sales strategies to meet performance goals, develop and foster strategic relationships, and influences agent behavior, while prioritizing and pursuing the most attractive opportunities within the assigned territory.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI
01.1996

Skills

  • Key account growth
  • Sales presentations
  • Solution selling
  • Team leadership
  • Value propositions

Accomplishments

  • 2025:
  • YTD exceeding all JO Sales Tagets in Auto, RL, BaCon, and BOP PIFs.
  • Presented RL focused agent events showcasing expertise in both in-person and virtual engagement strategies.
  • Facilitated 4 in-person agent RL events (Minneapolis, Green Bay, Milwaukee, Chicago)
  • Presented on the March 6th National Motorcycle LVC broadcast with Eric Duren and Scott Hall
  • Conducted 5 RL multi-product virtual tours with 2 large agency groups and 3 xND accounts
  • Advanced strategic plans with ND and xND partnerships, serving as the primary contact for Keystone (ND), Ansay (xND), and Comparion of Wisconsin (ND), driving collaboration and growth opportunities.
  • 2024:
  • Earned an overall annual performance evaluation score of 5.0, recognized as “Extraordinary” for outstanding contributions and achievements throughout the year.
  • Ranked #1 in Q2 for “Top in Field” ASR incentive, exhibiting exceptional OML performance
  • Successfully completed RL Badge Certification, demonstrating expertise in relationship management and product knowledge.
  • 2023:
  • Earned an overall annual performance evaluation score of 4.0, recognized as “Outstanding
  • Collaboration and Communication with ND Team as Compation contact for Wisconsin. Highlights include:
  • Presented best practices for quoting, binding and fulfillment. Reduced number of agents in decile 9 and 10 by year end to 0, and lowered State loss ratio from 99% in Feb to 60% by year end
  • RL training helped Comparion of WI lead country in RL apps and win national contest

Certification

  • RL Badge Certification
  • Account Management: Advance Discovery
  • Coaching the Counselor Salesperson

Timeline

Senior Account Sales Rep

Progressive Insurance
02.2023 - Current

Account Sales Rep

Progressive Insurance
07.2020 - 02.2023

Claims Rep Representative

Progressive Insurance
02.2005 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point