Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Sales Manager of the Year in 2019
Languages
Timeline
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Juan Antonio Ramos

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Dynamic Sales Market Manager at Allstate Insurance Company with a proven track record in driving sales growth and enhancing client satisfaction. Managed teams in Customer Service, New Hire Classes, Inbound Sales, and Outbound Sales. Expert in performance reporting and lead prospecting, I successfully led teams to exceed sales targets while fostering a collaborative environment that prioritized employee retention and development. Some of the recognition received was: the Sales Manager of the year in 2019, in 2018 received Award for Significant Contribution in our Inbound and Outbound Sales Departments. I relocated to Dallas, Texas after managing a team of half Inbound and half Outbound Agents. In addition, assisted in transitioning agents from the office to work from home in San Antonio and during the pandemic in Dallas, Texas.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Market Manager

Allstate Insurance Company
04.2010 - Current

• Identify training needs and work with training teams to maximize performance

• Handle administrative work, including but not limited to – timecards, sales reports, etc.

• Partners with other areas of the company to optimize client experience

• Manage KPI’s and company goals & initiatives

• Promotes a positive work environment which provides a strong sale, client satisfaction focus with clear accountability

• Conduct performance reviews with team members
• Recruit, interview, and makes new hire recommendations

• Collaborate with HR to ensure agents meet performance standards, and develop performance improvement plans accordingly

• Lead, coach, and develops a team of ten to twenty five team members

• Drives sales results, retention, client service and proper underwriting. Led team training sessions to enhance product knowledge and improve sales techniques among staff.

  • Fostered relationships with key clients, enhancing customer retention and satisfaction rates.
  • Implemented performance metrics to evaluate team effectiveness and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Engaged in cross-selling and upselling sales practices to strengthen clients' insurance portfolios and increase agency's aggregate sales figures.
  • Guided agents through property and casualty insurance licensing and renewal processes.
  • Conducted agency sales meetings daily to communicate agency developments and discuss agents' sales figures and emerging opportunities.
  • Adhered to legal requirements and industry regulations in selling and servicing Property & Casualty insurance policies.
  • Prospected for new business by obtaining client referrals, making cold calls and engaging in Property & Casualty business-building strategies.
  • Optimized sales and marketing campaign outcomes by coordinating efforts with corporate and training department..
  • Identified Property and Casualty continuing education opportunities to help agents fulfill requirements for insurance license renewals.
  • Consistently met or exceeded monthly & quarterly sales goals through diligent planning, forecasting, and execution of targeted initiatives.
  • Enhanced the CCC''s (Customer Call Center) reputation within the company by delivering exceptional results, maintaining a high level of professionalism, and adhering to ethical business practices.
  • Recommended agents to set callback to review clients' policies every year and recommended product additions or revisions to reflect changing needs.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing ongoing training, support, and performance evaluations.
  • Assisted in the development of incentive programs to motivate team members to exceed their sales targets consistently.
  • Improved overall team performance by regularly reviewing sales metrics and providing constructive feedback during team meetings daily.
  • Help agents develop and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in a high level of retention and referrals.
  • Implemented regular follow-up procedures with clients to maintain open lines of communication and ensure satisfaction with their policies.
  • Mentored junior sales representatives, sharing best practices for lead generation and closing sales effectively.
  • Increased policy sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and providing exceptional customer service.
  • Created detailed reports analyzing sales data, identifying areas of opportunity for growth or improvement within the agency.
  • Structured internal role-playing exercises to improve agents' sales effectiveness, overcome client objections and enhance client renewal rates.
  • Accompanied new agents on sales calls and identified need, urgency and affordability creating insurance sales opportunities.
  • Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Prepared sales presentations for agents/teams showing success and credibility of products.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.

Manager of ACH/Loan Originations/Loan Modification

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
04.2000 - 04.2010
  • Led team initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and workflow optimization.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to achieve organizational goals and drive growth.
  • Mentored staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve service delivery.
  • Facilitated training sessions to promote best practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.
  • Established key performance indicators to track progress towards strategic goals and objectives.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing agile methodologies, leading to more efficient project completion.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

Collections Manager

Bank of America Housing Services
04.1990 - 04.2000
  • Led collections team to optimize recovery processes and enhance customer engagement.
  • Developed strategies for reducing delinquency rates through targeted outreach initiatives.
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making to streamline collections workflows and improve efficiency.
  • Mentored staff on best practices in collections management to elevate service standards.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and resolve disputes effectively.
  • Oversaw compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring ethical collections practices across the department.
  • Trained new hires on collections protocols, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence within the team.
  • Researched accounts and completed due diligence to resolve collection problems.
  • Reviewed, researched, and corrected discrepancies and customer concerns.
  • Oversaw daily posting of payments to customer accounts.
  • Improved overall collections efficiency by implementing strategic collection plans and processes.
  • Enhanced team performance through regular training, coaching, and feedback sessions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the collections process, addressing concerns promptly while upholding company values.
  • Contacted customers to discuss late payments and options for remitting amounts due.
  • Established procedures for collection of past due amounts.
  • Worked with legal resources and recovery teams to manage default issues.
  • Contacted customers to collect outstanding payments via one-time or negotiated installment methods.
  • Developed customized payment plans for financially distressed customers, enabling successful debt recovery while maintaining customer satisfaction.
  • Reduced delinquency rates with proactive account monitoring and timely communication.
  • Established strong relationships with customers, fostering open communication channels for effective debt resolution.
  • Supervised staff of collectors, monitoring phone calls and letters.
  • Implemented efficient skip tracing techniques to locate hard-to-reach debtors and expedite the recovery process.
  • Followed prescribed scripts and maintained friendly but firm attitude with full knowledge of contractual requirements and legal remedies.
  • Generated and processed demand letters.
  • Contacted clients with past-due payments and actively monitored payments due from clients.
  • Streamlined collections procedures for increased productivity and reduced manual efforts.
  • Maintained compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing debt collections practices.
  • Conducted investigations of customer accounts and payment histories.
  • Created comprehensive reports on collection activities, highlighting key performance indicators and areas for improvement.
  • Led cross-departmental initiatives aimed at minimizing bad debts exposure through early detection of warning signs in customer behavior patterns.
  • Coordinated legal actions when necessary, working closely with attorneys to ensure proper documentation and representation.
  • Negotiated re-payment plans by identifying causes of delinquent payments to assist in recovery of debt and meet realistic timeframes.
  • Processed payments and applied to customer balances.
  • Worked in call center environment handling manual dialed outbound calls.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service on collection calls and maintained calm and professional demeanor.
  • Counseled debtors on payment options and arranged installment agreements.
  • Used probing techniques to determine debtors' reasons for delinquency.
  • Used skip tracing and other techniques to locate debtors.
  • Checked payroll, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.

Education

BBA - Finance

Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
08-1990

Skills

  • Sales operations
  • Lead prospecting
  • Schedule coordination
  • Performance reporting
  • Cold calling
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Solution selling
  • Sales process
  • Sales processes
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Employee retention

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15-25 staff members.
  • Received Sales Manager of the Year in 2019

Affiliations

  • ACTS Catholic Retreats

Certification

  • Active Property & Casualty Insurance License
  • Active Life Insurance License

Sales Manager of the Year in 2019

Led the Inbound & Outbound Sales Departments in Sales.  In addition, participated in groups to assist in increasing business and develop agents in our departments. The candidates were chosen from the states of Texas, North & South Dakota, and North Carolina.  

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Market Manager

Allstate Insurance Company
04.2010 - Current

Manager of ACH/Loan Originations/Loan Modification

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
04.2000 - 04.2010

Collections Manager

Bank of America Housing Services
04.1990 - 04.2000

BBA - Finance

Southwest Texas State University