John Bellavita
Mahwah,NJ
Summary
About Hard working individual with a vast knowledge of developing and increasing client base while focusing on profitability and developing strong relationships. Manage customer business by introducing new products and concepts to help accounts grow their business. Work with operations to ensure proper delivery to customer. Deliver a high level of service to both maintain and extend the relationship for business opportunities. Accountable Insurance Representative with excellent client management and insurance plan promotion. Highly effective juggler of multiple competing responsibilities simultaneously. Proven history of exceptional time management and customer service.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Sales Representative
New York Life Insurance Co
Saddle Brook, NJ
11.2021 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of customer information and policy sales.
- Reviewed customer needs and financial means to determine appropriate policy offerings.
- Generated sales by recommending policies and add-ons.
- Connected with prospective clients to set appointments.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Sought out new clients and developed client relationships through networking, direct referrals, lead databases, and cold calling.
- Met with prospective clients to discuss insurance needs and provide solutions.
- Provided comprehensive product knowledge and guidance to help clients on product selection.
Account Executive
US Foods
01.1996 - 01.2020
- Managed 20million dollar business comprising education, healthcare, hospitality and camps
- Conducted quarterly business review and yearly bid proposals
- Managed customer online order guides and instructed customers on proper use of system
- Won the companies prestigious Presidents cup 6 times for outstanding sales and gross profit
- Over 22 - year period selling to a management company grew the business at a rate of 8-10% per year.
Owner
Villa Cesare Restaurant
01.1980 - 01.1995
- Family owned restaurant passed down from Grandparents to parents myself being 3rd generation
- Among many title’s Garde manger, bartender and host
- Responsibilities included weekly inventory control of food and beverage along with daily revenue control
- One of only a few restaurants in the region in business for over 65 years
- Among many of the top celebrities to dine were Frank Sinatra, Yogi
- Berra and Mary Higgins Clark.
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Rutherford, NJ 01.1977 - 05.1980
Skills
Reporting requirements
undefinedCertification
Life and Health License in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
Timeline
Life and Health License in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania
08-2023
Insurance Sales Representative
New York Life Insurance Co
11.2021 - Current
Account Executive
US Foods
01.1996 - 01.2020
Owner
Villa Cesare Restaurant
01.1980 - 01.1995
Fairleigh Dickinson University
01.1977 - 05.1980
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