Joseph McDermott
Life Insurance Agent
Lee's Summit,MO
Summary
Talented Insurance Sales Agent with in-depth policy and regulations knowledge. Experienced in providing tailored solutions to clients. Outgoing individual with great task prioritization skills. Meets and exceeds all personal targets with a team mindset.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Insurance Sales Agent
Policygenius
10.2021 - Current
- Consistent top producer $100k + average inforce monthly revenue and licensed in 48 states.
- Used expert field underwriting knowledge to match clients with appropriate rate class and carrier.
- Assisted in sales training and mentoring new hires through role playing and call shadowing.
- Recommended type and amount of coverage based on analysis of customers' circumstances using persuasive sales techniques.
- Attended industry conferences for underwriting to stay informed of latest products and trends.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
Life Insurance Sales Agent
SelectQuote
08.2016 - 09.2021
- Consistent top-producer with $100k+ average inforce monthly revenue and licensed in 48 states.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Directly worked with carrier's underwriters and their guidelines to ensure accurate quoting and proper carrier selection.
- Assisted in sales training and mentoring new hires through role playing and call shadowing.
- Provided comprehensive product knowledge and guidance to help clients on product selection.
- Developed sales strategies to increase sales of insurance policies.
Retail Sales
AT&T Wireless
05.2013 - 08.2016
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Determined solutions for clients promptly and professionally.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Was nationally recognized top producer winning several awards
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Finance
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL05.2016
Skills
- Sales Leadership and Training
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Exceptional Closing Skills and Second Voice Closes
- Sales Quota Achievement
- Consultative Sales Techniques
- Product and Underwriting Knowledge
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Carrier Relations
- Professional Development
Timeline
Life Insurance Sales Agent
Policygenius
10.2021 - Current
Life Insurance Sales Agent
SelectQuote
08.2016 - 09.2021
Retail Sales
AT&T Wireless
05.2013 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Business Finance
DeVry University
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