Joseph Nielsen
Cedar Falls,Iowa
Summary
Excellent communicator and dependable team player with a strong understanding of the sales industry. Adept at building relationships with team members and clients, and delivering outstanding results. Highly organized and detail-oriented who works well with others.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Agent
Arias Agency, American Income Life
2022.01 - 2022.12
- Was a licensed insurance agent in Iowa and Pennsylvania, working remotely out of Iowa
- Was paid on a commission-based basis which in turn built character traits of grit and discipline as I was only paid for the leads I generated and the sales I made
- Created my own sales presentations and pitched products to customers in person and over Zoom
- Called interested clients along with warm leads acquired through advertisements
- Responsible for evaluating the needs of the client and getting them the correct product that best suited them.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing personalized insurance solutions tailored to individual needs.
- Worked closely with other team members to optimize sales strategies and achieve agency goals.
- Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
Co-Founder
GN Products
2021.08 - 2022.10
- Launched an e-commerce brand after thorough market analysis to align with a niche customer need and created our own product
- Based our business on industry leaders Amazon and Shopify, to align with where our customers were.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers.
- Carried out specific advertising strategies to give us the best CPM rates, for successful campaigns
- Oversaw product inventory, refined demand forecasts through sales data analysis, and optimized order volumes with key supplier partners
- Oversaw product inventory levels and analyzed sales data to refine demand forecasts and optimize order volumes with key supplier partners
- In the end our average ROI was 58% on our products.
- Drove company expansion into new markets, increasing overall brand visibility and recognition.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Grew the customer base through targeted outreach and advertising on Facebook and Instagram.
Insurance Agent Intern
Northwestern Mutual
2020.08 - 2020.12
- In charge of lead acquisition.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to boost sales and increase customer base.
- Educated clients on insurance policies and procedures.
- Managed client relationships.
- Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sales Management
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Falls, Iowa05.2020
Skills
- Ambitious & Motivated
- Fast Learner
- Effective Communicator
- Cooperative
- Integrity
- Great Listener/Coachable
- Adaptability
- Savvy in Excel/Microsoft Word
Websites
Leadership Experience
Cedar Falls CAPS program alumni, Cedar Falls, Iowa, Team Leader & Event Manager, 09/2019, 01/2020, Was head of a team of four. We were given a budget (around $7,000) and had to manage the money and hire the correct people to host an event for a local Hotel. We did a lot of planning, and negotiating with different companies, and overall organization before the event. With our sales techniques and preparation, the tickets sold out in less than 10 minutes of the launch, making it an instant success.
Certification
- Licensed Insurance Agent - Iowa & Pennsylvania
Timeline
Insurance Agent
Arias Agency, American Income Life
2022.01 - 2022.12
Co-Founder
GN Products
2021.08 - 2022.10
Insurance Agent Intern
Northwestern Mutual
2020.08 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Arts - Sales Management
University of Northern Iowa
High School Diploma -
Cedar Falls High School
- Licensed Insurance Agent - Iowa & Pennsylvania
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