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JOHN DUTY

Hurricane

Summary


Award-winning sales manager with over 15 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industry, excelling as both a WoodmenLife sales manager and a State Farm agent. Demonstrated expertise in leading high-performing teams, surpassing sales targets, and delivering superior customer service. Skilled in market expansion, client retention, and strategic business development. Renowned for excellent communication, team leadership, and a commitment to ethical business standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Manager

Woodmen Life
01.2021 - Current
  • Sales Ability: Strong skills in selling life insurance and financial products, identifying customer needs, and matching them with appropriate solutions that result in high satisfaction and consistent referral business.
  • Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for building trust, explaining complex financial products, and maintaining customer and sales representative relationships.
  • Networking: Ability to build and maintain a base of clients through networking, community involvement, and referrals.
  • Customer Service: Commitment to providing personalized and responsive service, managing accounts, and handling concerns or claims.
  • Organization: Good time management, record-keeping, and the ability to handle multiple tasks such as sales, paperwork, and follow-up.
  • Ethical Standards: High integrity and ethical decision-making, essential in financial services. Regularly conduct training sessions to ensure full compliance with regulatory guidelines.
  • Leadership: Recruited, onboard, and develop a team of 12 sales representatives while providing ongoing training, coaching, and support.
  • Strategic Planner: Develop and implement sales strategies to increase market share. Set sales goals and monitor team performance to ensure exemplary performance by surpassing sales quotas and earning company accolades.



ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Contributed to a 25% improvement in overall sales productivity.
  • Recognized for overall company sales performance in 2022, 2023, & 2024.
  • Achieved #1 ranking in sales performance for WV/OH region in 2022, 2023, & 2024
  • Won the Presidents Cabinet for top sales Performance in 2023 & 2024
  • Awarded Sales Manager of the Year


Agent

State Farm
06.2012 - 12.2020


  • Maintained accurate records of client communications, transactions, policies, and other relevant documentation for seamless operations within the agency.
  • De-escalated and resolved customer complaints with punctual, polite and professional service.
  • Informed clients of policies and procedures.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively addressing concerns and fostering a positive experience throughout all interactions.
  • Optimized lead generation, utilized CRM tools, and sales analytics to identify growth opportunities and optimize team performance.
  • Developed custom insurance Solutions for clients resulting in high satisfaction and referrals driven by the Introduction of a new referral program.
  • Managed office operations, staff training, and community outreach to promote the State Farm brand.
  • Mentor junior agents on sales presentation best practices.


ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

  • Top 5 in auto production in Eastern region.


Education

Business Administration - BBA -

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
01.2001

Skills

  • Team Leadership, Recruitment and Staff Development
  • Insurance Sales & Product Knowledge
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Sales Strategy & Market Expansion
  • Performance Coaching & Training
  • CRM Software Proficiency
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Upselling and Cross-Selling techniques
  • Goal Setting & Achievement
  • Communication & Negotiation

Certification

  • Life/Health Licensed
  • Series 6 licensed
  • Series 63 licensed

Timeline

Sales Manager

Woodmen Life
01.2021 - Current

Agent

State Farm
06.2012 - 12.2020

Business Administration - BBA -

Marshall University