Mark Parde
Syracuse,NE
Summary
Accomplished Sales Executive with over 15 years of experience in consistently promoting company brand. Passionate expert and valuable business consultant with talents in analysis, consumer knowledge and industry dynamics. Coordinating with customers, retail partners and distribution partners to accomplish sales goals while maintaining strong professional relationships.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional VP of Sales
Pro Ag
04.2020 - Current
- Manage a team of 11 District Sales Managers that covered 14 States and over 400 million in premium million
- Since I have been in this position, I have hired 6 new team members building an industry leading team of crop insurance sales managers.
District Sales Manager
Pro Ag
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed 50 plus crop insurance agencies in the state of NE
- Oversee training and licensing of agents along with premium growth from existing agencies.
District Sales Manger
Amtrust Ag
03.2015 - 05.2019
- Recruited and serviced MPCI and Crop Hail Independent Agencies in NE and CO
- Territory increased from 0 to 39 million in premium
- Was top Sales Manager for 2017 and 2018
- Responsible for 39 contracted agencies.
District Sales Manager
The Climate Corporation
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Recruited and provided insurance expertise for independent agencies in NE and CO
- Provided insight and developed relationships with other Monsanto companies
- Established territory MPCI quotas and growth plans for private products and MPCI insurance business.
Sales Manager
ADM Crop Risk Services
01.2007 - 11.2013
- Provided MPCI sales support to independent insurance agents
- Managed recruiting and territory growth in both KS and NE
- Top sales manager in 2012
- Helped successfully grow territory for startup AIP.
Sales Manager/ Underwriter / Claims
Allied/Nationwide Ins.
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Worked for Lincoln Regional Office for 7 years
- Held positions in claims, underwriting, field commercial farm underwriting and Sales Manager
- As Sales Manager oversaw 60 plus agencies and 40 million in property and casualty insurance
Owner
Parde Risk Management
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Co-owner of small Insurance agency in Sterling NE
- Provided primarily MPCI crop insurance.
Farmer
Parde Farms
05.1985 - 01.2019
- Worked on Family farm and involved in livestock, corn, and soybean production until 2019.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of Nebraska-Kearney
Kearney, NE01.1997
Skills
- Sales Presentations
- Territory Management
- Revenue Generation
- Competitive Analysis
References
- Jon Sheets, Bloomington, IL, (217) 259-5011, Crop Risk Services
- Lisa Beckman, Iowa, (712) 310-1118, ProAg, Underwriting Manager
- Mike Hastings, Hasting, NE, (402) 460-0964, Midwest Crop Growers Insurance Agency, Owner
- Tom Wise, Illinois, (309) 945-7764, Amtrust Ag, Former National Sales Manager
- Ralph Snyder, Lincoln, NE, (402) 499-4389, Allied Insurance, Consultant
- Steve Westerbuhr, Malcom, NE, 402-649-1134, Setje-Agri-Services and Engineering, Division Lead for Engineering
Timeline
Regional VP of Sales
Pro Ag
04.2020 - Current
District Sales Manager
Pro Ag
05.2019 - 04.2020
District Sales Manger
Amtrust Ag
03.2015 - 05.2019
District Sales Manager
The Climate Corporation
12.2013 - 03.2015
Owner
Parde Risk Management
01.2008 - 01.2013
Sales Manager
ADM Crop Risk Services
01.2007 - 11.2013
Sales Manager/ Underwriter / Claims
Allied/Nationwide Ins.
01.2000 - 01.2007
Farmer
Parde Farms
05.1985 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Business Administration
University of Nebraska-Kearney
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