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Jan Cockerham

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Accomplished Agent with proven track record of exceeding aggressive sales objectives. Known for strong interpersonal skills and to develop loyal customer relationships.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Health and Accident Agent

Family Heritage
12.2023 - Current
  • Adopted customer feedback in process and system improvement initiatives.
  • Implemented innovative marketing campaigns to raise brand awareness and drive lead generation efforts for the agency.
  • Generated leads for sales through cold calls and referrals.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with industry professionals, leveraging connections to generate referrals and new business opportunities.
  • Established strong customer relationships, building recommendations and loyalty.

Buyer

The Cato Corporation
03.2004 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements and established $50 million dollar business.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Created hands-on training program for newly hired employees to acclimate each person to company policies and procedures and individual job duties.
  • Mitigated risks associated with supply chain disruptions by developing contingency plans and maintaining a diverse supplier base.
  • Collaborated with sales team to identify and fulfill customer needs.
  • Managed budgets effectively by tracking expenses, analyzing variances, and making adjustments as needed to stay within financial targets.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.

Education

No Degree - Psychology And Biology

East Carolina University
Greenville, NC

No Degree - Nursing

Forsyth Technical Institute
Winston-Salem, NC

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Negotiation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction

Timeline

Licensed Health and Accident Agent

Family Heritage
12.2023 - Current

Buyer

The Cato Corporation
03.2004 - 07.2022

No Degree - Psychology And Biology

East Carolina University

No Degree - Nursing

Forsyth Technical Institute
Jan Cockerham