Daniel Willekes
Hastings,MI
Summary
Growth oriented business owner, with 3+ years of experience, excellent at tackling problems head on. Over $250k in personal business sales, and 25k+ APV in June & July selling Mortgage Protection. Extremely self driven and ready to tackle any problems to learn and grow from them positively. Excellent at listening and helping customers with there needs and wants, in a professional and understanding manor.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Insurance Broker
Symmetry Financial Group
05.2023 - Current
- Developed sales leads from direct referrals, networking and targeted marketing campaigns.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Met with prospective customers and business owners in homes, businesses and other settings.
- Handled approximately 500-750 outbound sales-related calls per week to qualify individuals interested in purchasing insurance coverage.
- Met with 15-20 existing and prospective clients each week to select appropriate insurance policies.
- Capitalized on upsell opportunities with offers life insurance support and additional insurance policy options.
- Running sales process start to finish, adapted and learned quickly how to master phones to be able to set appointments with potential Clients.
- Helped clients thorough sales presentations to find the product fit right for the customer.
- Made clients realize they're need for coverage, and the need they had, to help themselves by purchasing coverage.
Independent Contractor
Premium Retail Services Inc
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed themes, props and lighting for merchandise displays.
- Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks through out an entire Walmart by following established planograms.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Scheduled regular maintenance and repair of displays for longevity.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
Independent Contractor
Spar Field Services
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins, and racks at 4-10 locations weekly by following established planograms.
- Collaborated with store managers to determine best placement for merchandise displays.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Scheduled regular maintenance and repair of displays for longevity.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
Online Reseller
KicksCardsPlus LLC
8 2020 - Current
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Utilized analytic tools to optimize product listings and improve customer experience.
- Attended industry exhibitions, trade shows and conferences to promote products, expand reseller partner network and grow customer base.
- Managed product returns and exchanges to maintain customer satisfactions and minimize losses.
- Managed sales channels and competitive marketplace by leveling playing field for resellers to minimize conflict.
- Developed and executed online strategies for leads, sales and pricing to generate revenue.
- Created clear, precise and properly detailed product and service information on company website.
- Negotiated terms with suppliers to secure discounts and promotional opportunities.
- Optimized product listings for search engines to increase visibility and drive traffic to listings.
- Processed and tracked orders and shipments to verify accurate and on-time delivery of products.
- Resolve customer disputes courteously to enhance customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northpointe Christian High School
Grand Rapids, MI05.2021
Skills
- Market Research
- Time Management
- Business & Product Development
- Financial Management
- Generating & Increasing Sales
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Control
- Active learning
- Client Development and Retention
- Communication
- Complex Problem-Solving
Web Design
I like to create websites for business owners in the pet niche. I have learned to listen to what customer wants and help them with exceptional customer service, I have created quite a few websites in my spare time and know my way around web design services very well, as well as product development and delivery.
Dog Breeder
I manage a full scale Golden Retriever breeding business, witch includes managing everything A-Z by myself. I operate with 6 full grown dogs and have to conduct the sales. marketing's, delivery, customer service, and everything in between making it a very profitable LLC.
Timeline
Insurance Broker
Symmetry Financial Group
05.2023 - Current
Independent Contractor
Premium Retail Services Inc
05.2022 - 10.2022
Independent Contractor
Spar Field Services
04.2021 - 09.2021
Online Reseller
KicksCardsPlus LLC
8 2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Northpointe Christian High School