- 152 E Water St Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Dear Hiring Manager,

        I am writing this in response to a job vacaxxxxxxy posting for the position of ________________. Please accept my application to become part of your team. My resum is attached for your review and consideration.

        What I offer is my more than 29 years providing high-performaxxxxxxe marketing & sales, account management, and customer service in the insuraxxxxxxe industry. I am currently with the Winter Group as Sales Producer, following my tenure at Sentinel/Western Truck Insuraxxxxxxe in the same capacity. Prior to this, I was with TNT Insuraxxxxxxe as its VP of National Sales. For more details, please take a moment to go through my resum .

In leveraging my marketing & sales management competexxxxxxies, I also bring to the table my personal strengths that ixxxxxxlude a passion for delivering outstanding customer services in achieving business objectives through sustained results-driven leadership excellexxxxxxe. Along the way, I have also proven my interpersonal communication skills that help build customer relationships so critical in generating revenues for repeat business and word-of-mouth promotions in highly competitive markets.

I am confident that my extensive experiexxxxxxe and personal strengths offer the right mix of qualifications with which I can help you achieve your objectives as part of your marketing and sales team. Should you need further clarification, or would prefer to schedule an interview, please do not hesitate to reach me through my phone or email address indicated in the heading. Thank you for considering me, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sixxxxxxerely,

BRENDA SHIRLEY

Attachment: Resum

- 152 E Water St Ÿ Xxxxxx, XXXXXX xxxxxx ( (xxx-xxx-xxxx * abc@xyz.com

Marketing/Sales Representative (Wholesale Insuraxxxxxxe)

Qualifications Profile

    Highly self-motivated and results-driven professional with more than 29 years providing high-performaxxxxxxe marketing & sales, account management, and customer service in the insuraxxxxxxe industry.

    Detail-oriented, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to resolve work issues even under stress.

    Flexible and adaptable with quick learning abilities to reach high productivity levels in fast-paced work environments.

    Well-organized and resourceful with multitasking skills that optimize limited resources to achieve outstanding results.

    Strong people management and interpersonal communication skills that inspire customer confidexxxxxxe while forging teamwork synergies with colleagues across diverse ethnicities.

Key Expertise

Sales Operations

    Marketing & Sales (Trad. & Online)

    Insuraxxxxxxe & Wholesale Business Development

    Insuraxxxxxxe Brokerage

    Risk Management

    B2B Retail Sales Management

    Channel/Distribution Marketing

    Territory Sales Administration

    Multiple Account Management

    Customer Service Management

    Relationship Management (Customers, Public, & Suppliers)

    Market Research & Planning

    Event/Promotions Management

    Product Branding & Positioning

    Fiscal & Budget Management

    Process/Workflow Improvement

    Profitability Management

    Inter-Office Coordination

    Sales Negotiations & Deal Closing

    Staff Supervision & Training

    Insuraxxxxxxe Records & Document Management

    MS Office, Email/Webmail, Web Research, Social Networking, & Online Collaborative Computing

Professional Experiexxxxxxe

Marketing & Sales

    Managed sales budgets and oversaw a team of sales associates in providing a totally satisfying customer experiexxxxxxe around insuraxxxxxxe products that meet their needs while meeting or exceeding sales targets in growing the business.

    Explored and penetrated new markets, strengthening client retention, and establishing relationships with new clients to create and maintain a strong market following that ensured long term revenue streams while generating new sales leads in assigned regions.

    Led sales and account executives in assigned markets to work as a team in implementing marketing and sales strategies and programs to broaden account base, and make adjustments to various marketing plans to address market realities and changing customer lifestyles.

Business Operations Management

    Managed commercial and retail insuraxxxxxxe sales, specializing in the transportation industry.

    Planned and executed district sales promotional campaigns, supervising a team of professionals in providing quality customer service, consistent profitability, and successful business relationships with new clients, underwriters, and brokers in developing new markets.

    Traveled to and participated in various trade shows introducing new products and obtaining leads for new business.

    Trained and motivated the sales workforce mentoring and assisting them in developing their book of business.

    Ensured compliaxxxxxxe with all regulations, state and federal laws governing the insuraxxxxxxe industry.

Career History

Sales Producer, Winter Group Nov 2015 Jun 2016

Sales Producer, Sentinel/Western Truck Insuraxxxxxxe (Acquired TNT) May 2014 Oct 2015

VP of National Sales & Part Owner/Sales Producer, TNT Insuraxxxxxxe Agexxxxxxy 2010 2014

Sales Producer & Manager -Tampa, FL, Huckleberry, Sibley, & Harvey Insuraxxxxxxe Agexxxxxxy & Bonds 2004 2010

Sales Producer, Gulf Coast Underwriter 1997 2004

Sales Producer & Customer Service Representative, Moody D Varro & Associates 1992 1997

Sales Producer & Customer Service Representative, Allstate Insuraxxxxxxe 1990 - 1992

Sales Producer & Customer Service Representative, Florida Insuraxxxxxxe Network 1987 1990

Education & Credentials

Professional Training, Certification & Licensure

    Residexxxxxxe License of XXXXXX for 2-20 Property & Casualty Insuraxxxxxxe

    Non-Residexxxxxxe Property & Casualty Insuraxxxxxxe for additional 46 states