Jonathon Kellers
Coeur D’Alene,ID
Summary
Results-driven Sales Professional with expertise in managing and training sales teams to exceed targets. Skilled in data analysis, report preparation, and understanding insurance policies and procedures. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through personalized service and effective multitasking.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Medical Underwriter
Insurance Broker
01.2024 - Current
- Obtained license to sell term and universal life insurance and death and burial benefits.
- Expanded knowledge in sales by taking Life Insurance Broker’s exam in 2024.
- Provided service on days off by helping individuals understand and purchase Life Insurance.
Sales
Parker Toyota
Coeur d'Alene, ID
01.2022 - Current
- Top 20% performer, highest gross per copy of the store.
- Converted leads into sales through effective communication and relationship building.
- Tracked progress of sales goals and objectives related to telephone sales performance.
- Submitted weekly and monthly sales reports and attended sales and management meetings to support business objectives.
- Documented sales transactions and prepared targets for future sales.
- Coordinated with sales and warehouse teams to adjust counts based on sales or returns.
- Providing a service and helping customers find their new car is very fulfilling.
- Parker Toyota was by far the best dealership that I have worked for including my family at Latham Motors.
Lead Sales Manager
Inspiro
03.2019 - 05.2022
- I came to Inspiro in March of 2015.
- I am now running a new project for Inspiro as the lead Agent for Penkse Trucking.
- Chosen for CEC role after months of success; spent summer recruiting for Inspiro through door-to-door outreach and events.
- Implemented Door to Door recruiting strategy, produced door hangers through local print shop, and achieved highest recruitment numbers on 3-person team.
- I first started out working on Upgrades and Movers and was very successful at that position.
- Answered customer phone calls and upgraded outdated equipment.
- I quickly became a P1 agent.
- Recruited into retention role; managed calls from customers wanting to cancel, focusing on customer retention.
- Within my first two weeks I became a P1 agent and have enjoyed helping customers stay with Dish.
- I really enjoyed this position.
- This has been an experience that has been very rewarding.
Private Contractor (OWNER)
ABC Legal
01.2015 - 12.2015
- Gained extensive exposure to law enforcement through lifelong involvement.
- Learned legal field fundamentals while studying at Spokane Community College, motivated by program director's recommendation of process serving.
- This has become a wonderful career in itself, and I would love to help other firms and gain more experience.
- Provided contact information for professional communication.
Dishman Dodge
Spokane Valley, WA
01.2013 - 12.2015
- I grew up in sales and this helped me with my wonderful job at Dishman Dodge.
- I have been extensively trained in all forms of interactions with customers including face to face, phone, customer retention, Joe Verde, Zig Ziegler, Reynolds and Reynolds CRM etc.
- At Dishman I never missed my goal month after month.
- I was top 3 out of 19 sales people, and consistently hit bonuses (spiffs).
- The only reason I left Dishman is because my military college benefits were due to expire and I wanted to finish my degree.
- Supervisor: Johnny Mendenhaul
- Phone: (509) 924-3250
Acting Manager
Samuels Jewelers
Silver Lake Mall, CDA
01.2010 - 12.2013
- There were many responsibilities in this job.
- I started as a sales associate and within a year rose to assistant Manager.
- Managed staff schedules, tracked sales goals, inspired sales team, and organized product placement.
- Eventually I took the store over and oversaw Accounts Payable, all outsourcing of jewelry to other local companies, hiring and firing etc.
- Supervisor: Tysen Jensen
Airborne Infantryman
US Army
Ft. Bragg, NC
06.2000 - 12.2003
- This is where my journey began.
- US Army Recruiting School Graduated May 2007.
- Recruited personnel for the US Army under DOD.
- Graduated from US Army Infantry School (Oct 2001) and US Army Airborne School (Nov 2001);
- RIP with 75th Ranger Reg, sustained injury.
- Served in 82nd Airborne as 11c indirect infantry mortar team member, leading operations until honorable retirement due to injuries.
- Utilized advanced weaponry and equipment in high-pressure scenarios for mission success.
- Engaged in physical conditioning programs to ensure peak readiness for combat situations.
- Performed airborne operations, including parachute jumps from aircrafts and static line jumps from towers.
- Employed night vision devices to detect threats at night time operations.
- Maintained weapons systems including machine guns, mortars, rockets and anti-tank missiles.
Education
Paralegal Program -
SCC, SFCC, NIC, CSI
02.2026
Highland High school -
Highland High school
01.2001
Skills
- Sales
- Customer service
- Sales coordination
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Underwriting guidelines
- Negotiation proficiency
- Analytical skills
- Active listening
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Excellent communication
- Leadership
- Training
- Appointment setting
Certification
Life and Health Certified - Idaho State Licensed
Timeline
Medical Underwriter
Insurance Broker
01.2024 - Current
Sales
Parker Toyota
01.2022 - Current
Lead Sales Manager
Inspiro
03.2019 - 05.2022
Private Contractor (OWNER)
ABC Legal
01.2015 - 12.2015
Dishman Dodge
01.2013 - 12.2015
Acting Manager
Samuels Jewelers
01.2010 - 12.2013
Airborne Infantryman
US Army
06.2000 - 12.2003
Paralegal Program -
SCC, SFCC, NIC, CSI
Highland High school -
Highland High school