Joseph Recker
Epworth,IA
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Insurance Agent
Cottingham & Butler
Dubuque, Iowa
06.2024 - Current
- Led team in cold calls, deals won, and revenue. Totaling over $100,000 in revenue over 1.5 years.
- Attended weekly Sales Academy meetings to enhance sales skills.
- Traveled with senior salespeople to develop face to face sales strategies.
- Developed organizational skills to support prospecting, deal closing, and improving client retention.
Sales Intern
The Accel Group
Waverly, IA
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Established new accounts through cold calling and personal visits to potential customers.
- Participated in onsite and webinar-based sales trainings and attended sales meetings.
- Managed and updated customer databases using CRM software.
- Coordinated follow-up communication with prospects and existing clients.
Sales Intern
Leading Edge Fundraising
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA05-2024
Associate of Arts Degree -
Northeast Iowa Community College
Peosta, IA05-2022
Certification
- Life & Heath Insurance Sales Certification FL, IA, IN, MI, MO, NE, NC, OK, TX
- Property & Casualty Sales Certification FL, IA, IN, MI, MO, NE, NC, OK, TX
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate (Office 2019)
Leadership Experience
- PI Sigma Epsilon, University of Northern Iowa, Community Director, Voted 2023 Spring Member of the Semester, "Bizopoly" Networking Event Project Member, Golf Outing Project Member, 2023 PSE Regional Sales Competition Participant, 2024 PSE National Sales Competition Participant
- Make a Wish Foundation, Cedar Falls, Volunteer, 02/10/24, Helped host a breakfast to raise money for children with terminal diseases., Raised over $1,000 of donations to the Make a Wish Foundation.
Timeline
Insurance Agent
Cottingham & Butler
06.2024 - Current
Sales Intern
The Accel Group
08.2023 - 05.2024
Sales Intern
Leading Edge Fundraising
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Marketing
University of Northern Iowa
Associate of Arts Degree -
Northeast Iowa Community College