Jared Begue
Kent,OH
Summary
Accomplished and successful Senior Market Advisor with extensive level experience in the Life and Health Insurance Industry. Top level sales agent with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals. Proven leader and effective teacher in the development of fellow team members and sales professionals. Achieved the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, Eagle Scout. Multiple incentive trip and award winning agent. Seeking to grow and expand as a professional.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Field Sales Representative
Aetna Medicare
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Traveled throughout assigned territory to leverage leads and visit existing customers.
- Conducted research to monitor market conditions and industry competitors.
- Represented company brand during customer and prospect interactions.
- Visited key customers repeatedly to promote retention and relationships.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
- Fielded customer complaints and facilitated negotiations, resolving issues and reaching mutual conclusions.
- Developed new business relationships and maintained existing through regular communications and effective account management.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Promoted growth through community outreach and grassroots marketing tactics
- Consistently researched the market to clearly understand our value proposition and where our plans can be most advantageous
- Effectively tracked and managed a large book of business
- Coached and presented to fellow team members in order to help them improve their sales
- Used multiple electronic tools for reporting and book keeping
- Maintained responsibility for over 300 accounts within assigned territory, consistently touching base to assess needs and satisfaction
- Obtained the highest closing and appointment percentage within the Ohio market as well as top sales numbers
Senior Market Advisor
One Life America
01.2016 - 06.2022
- Proficient and knowledgeable in a vast majority of Senior Market Insurance products, with Major focus on Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplements, Hospital Indemnity, Final Expense, Term, and Whole Life products.
- Supported and trained new agents to become successful sales agents in both Life and Health Insurance.
- Lead the state of Ohio in medicare sales for One Life America and Heartland Financial group three years in a row, all while maintaining a perfect compliance track record.
- Extensive understanding of product knowledge and Medicare election codes.
- Completed in a timely manner, and maintained compliance through licensing continued education and yearly required Medicare certifications.
- Won two Incentive sales trips through excellent sales performance. (Costa Rica 2019 and Alaska 2020)
- Held daily telemarketing, appointment setting, and client outreach phone sessions, to promote the growth of my book of business as well as retention of current clients.
- Cultivated and networked professional relationships to establish lasting and profitable partnerships.
- Worked with local food pantry's, case workers, and community based centers of influence to promote self generated referrals through grassroots marketing.
- Worked closely with local value based care organizations to improve client access to quality healthcare. Specifically, Oak Street Health and Chen Med Medical Centers (Dedicated)
- Specialized in working with Low-Income and Dual special needs Medicare Beneficiary's (DSNPs).
- Presented, performed needs analysis, and clearly explained Medicare options based on the clients needs and goals.
- Safely and stored client information, followed up on clients application status, and tracked clients important upcoming life events through the use of a CRM.
- Effectively managed time through careful route and schedule planning.
- Traveled within a two hour radius of home in any direction to meet with prospects and conduct sales.
Licensed Sales Agent
Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance
10.2013 - 12.2016
- Met personal and team sales goals through selling Final Expense Life Insurance.
- 13 time Agent of the month winner. Hired, trained, and managed a small team of agents that produced consecutive months of over 40,000$ of annualized premium.
- Increased revenue by attending voluntary trainings and meetings to improve objection handling, and client communication.
- Consistently made the company newsletter for achieving high volume of sales.
- Closely monitored book of business to promote healthy client retention.
- Traveled within a two hour radius of home in any direction to meet with prospects and conduct sales.
Product Putaway and Heavy Equipment Operator
Summit Racing Equipment
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Practiced disciplined organizational skills while putting away auto parts in the warehouse.
- Safely operated heavy equipment such as reach trucks, fork lifts, pack mules, and stock pickers.
- Perfect safety record with zero violations.
- Consistently hit "High Standard" for effective time management and job performance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School
Kent, OH06.2012
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Calm Under Pressure
- Customer Service
- Proficient in Excel
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Prospecting and Networking
- Creative Thinking
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Lead Generation
- Coachable
- Team Training
- Data Visualization
Timeline
Field Sales Representative
Aetna Medicare
06.2022 - 08.2023
Senior Market Advisor
One Life America
01.2016 - 06.2022
Licensed Sales Agent
Lincoln Heritage Life Insurance
10.2013 - 12.2016
Product Putaway and Heavy Equipment Operator
Summit Racing Equipment
08.2012 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Theodore Roosevelt High School