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Joel Vanden Berg

Cedarburg,WI

Summary

Multi-talented with 21 years of experience with COUNTRY Financial bringing background in business development, strategic planning, field experience and coaching. Skilled at stepping into different areas with a flexible and resourceful approach with the ability to muli-task and prioritize.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Agency Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
02.2025 - Current
  • Conducts training sessions for company sales or management personnel. Arranges for key company technical or marketing personnel to serve as instructors or guest speakers as required. Assists in the design and development of training and maintains continual awareness of marketing strategies and objectives and recommends sales training techniques.Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.

Market 2 Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
05.2022 - Current

· Developing and promoting effective communication networks within markets in collaboration with agency personnel, agency leadership and home office business partners in support of overall business and sales objectives. I've worked closely with RVP’s/AD’s to deliver special growth initiatives & other efforts specific to market 2.

Strategic Marketing Specialist

COUNTRY Financial
10.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Tracked key performance indicators to measure success of campaigns.
  • Researched and evaluated potential new markets and products.

Senior Agency Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
04.2021 - 05.2022

· Conducts training sessions for company sales or management personnel. Arranges for key company technical or marketing personnel to serve as instructors or guest speakers as required. Assists in the design and development of training and maintains continual awareness of marketing strategies and objectives and recommends sales training techniques.

Agency Business Consultant

COUNTRY Financial
08.2007 - 04.2021
  • Facilitated and managed business development plans based on market and industry research. Identified target customers and developed forward-thinking sales and marketing plans to promote company growth. Role of liaison between home office and field to support business growth through the development of new features.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Northern Illinois University
05.2002

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Corporate Training Programs
  • Coaching and Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Critical Thinking

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Sr. Agency Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
02.2025 - Current

Strategic Marketing Specialist

COUNTRY Financial
10.2023 - 02.2025

Market 2 Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
05.2022 - Current

Senior Agency Trainer

COUNTRY Financial
04.2021 - 05.2022

Agency Business Consultant

COUNTRY Financial
08.2007 - 04.2021

Bachelor of Science - Sports Management

Northern Illinois University