Insurance Agent
Resume:
*nd Steven Raimo
Insurance Agent
Location
Columbus, Ohio Area
Industry
Insurance
Overview
Current
Agency Owner at Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Past
Vice President of Business Development at SiteVentures
Vice President of Business Development at InsuranceAgents.com
Licensed Sales Producer at Allstate Insurance
Sales Representative at InsuranceLeadz.com
CO-Owner at R&R Lawncare
Mayoral Candidate/ Campaign Manager at The People for Raimo Committee
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Education
Columbus State
Hondros College
Recommendations
6 people have recommended Steven
Connections
500+ connections
Websites
Company Website
Company Website
Sraimo1
Public Profile
http://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenraimo
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Summary
Comprehensive understanding of insurance industry, proven track record in
sales/marketing, diverse list of industry-related connections, and in-depth knowledge of
industry players.
Specialties
Territory Management, Sales/Marketing Concepts, Microsoft Office Suite, Client Needs
Analysis, Market Analysis/Research, Intangible Product/Service Sales, Executive-level
Communications, Internet Business Development, Client Maintenance/Retention, Major
Account/National Sales, Sales Presentations, Relationship Management, Creative/Strategic
Selling, Cold Calling/TelemarketingExperience
Agency Owner
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; Insurance industry
March 2012 Present (4 months) Columbus, Ohio Area
Vice President of Business Development
SiteVentures
Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry
June 2011 October 2011 (5 months) Columbus, Ohio Area
Provided clients with communications solutions aimed at reducing operating expenses,
increasing business efficiency, and maintaining flexible, reliable and completely secure
technology platform. Designed, launched and administered marketing strategy focused on
sales of Anywhere Plus VoIP phone and phone service throughout United States, Canada and
Australia; target market comprised small to mid-size businesses and insurance agencies
Vice President of Business Development
InsuranceAgents.com
Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry
October 2009 June 2011 (1 year 9 months)
Focused on increasing real-time internet lead sales and maintain relationships with large
agent buyers and regional/corporate accounts nationwide; coordinate and conduct campaign
cold calling; emailing and networking business opportunities; maintain entire relationship
lifecycle; oversee and ensure performance of 1 direct report.
Administer and maximize budgets attributed to travel, tradeshows/conferences, and special
projects; circulate trade shows and communicate with agents as well as build relationships
with regional/corporate leadership; develop and allocate territorial and regional
promotions, corporate and regional proposals, and nationwide reports.
Steven has 3 recommendations (1 co-worker, 1 client, 1 partner) including:
2nd Todd Chapple, President and Managing Member, Aerlu Partners LLC
2nd Seth Kravitz, Co-Founder, InsuranceAgents.com
Licensed Sales ProducerAllstate Insurance
Public Company; 10,001+ employees; ALL; Insurance industry
August 2008October 2009 (1 year 3 months)
Orchestrated sales of insurance policies while simultaneously providing customer service
functions; carried out sales life-cycle including prospecting, outbound calls, client
needs analysis, insurance solution presentation and delivery, endorsements, claims advice,
and follow up/continuous correspondence. Scope of role focused on sales of auto, home,
condo, renters and life insurance to general pubic throughout Ohio.
Steven has 1 recommendation (1 client) including:
GROUP Adam Luck
Sales RepresentativeInsuranceLeadz.comDecember 2007August 2008 (9 months)
Organized sales of Internet leads to insurance agents nationwide; accountable for cold
calling, introducing lead service features/benefits, negotiating prices based on project
purchases, processing/servicing accounts, and overall account relationship management.
Steven has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker
) including:
3rd Candace Adrian,
Sales Representative, Quality Assurance Manager, Cyber Technology,
LLC
CO-Owner
R&R Lawncare
June 2004November 2007 (3 years 6 months)
Launched and led operations of start-up lawn-care business; spearheaded business
development acquiring new clients, maintained equipment and supply inventory, and carried
out daily lawn-care functions at client sites.
Mayoral Candidate/ Campaign Manager
The People for Raimo Committee
December 2006May 2007 (6 months)
Orchestrated and carried out campaign running for city mayor; recruited volunteers,
raised funds, created website and social media groups, circulated community introducing
platform, built relationships with city leaders, corresponded with media and delivered
presentations at city forums; oversaw and guided 9 team members.
Steven has 1 recommendation (1 partner) including:
3rd Gisela Nuhn, Operations Supervisor former Limited Brands, Mast Global Logistics
Education
Columbus State
Social Sciences
2004 2008
Activities and Societies: College Republicans
Hondros College
Property and Casualty License Life, Health, and Variable Products License
Recommendations For Steven
Vice President of Business Development
InsuranceAgents.com
Steven Raimo brings a unique view of the Insurance Lead Generation market place with his
past experience as an insurance agent. He has the ability to see beyond the issues at hand
and bring custom solutions to the table for his carrier partners. Steven is innovative and
knowledgeable and that is a powerful combination in the Insurance industry. April 27,
2011
2nd Todd Chapple, President and Managing Member, Aerlu Partners LLC
was with another company when working with Steven at InsuranceAgents.com
Steve has been a great employee and is an all around nice guy. Definitely the kind of
sales person you want around. Willing to make sacrifices for the company and a consistent
performer. April 19, 2011
2nd Seth Kravitz, Co-Founder, InsuranceAgents.com
managed Steven indirectly at InsuranceAgents.com
We have worked with Steve on several projects for my agency. He's an innovative thinker
that can find creative solutions. I've also been impressed with his knowledge of the
industry and have gained a better understanding of internet lead aggregators and how to
look for quality.
Steve and Insuranceagents.com have definitely provided our agency with high quality leads
that we are better able to convert. April 18, 2011
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative
3rd Howard Feldman
hired Steven as a Internet Lead Provider in 2009, and hired Steven more than once
Licensed Sales Producer
Allstate Insurance
I had the privilege of hiring Steve as my Insurance Agent in 2008. His knowledge and
attention to detail impressed me so much that I referred several friends, family members,
and co-workers to him. April 18, 2011
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Expert
GROUP Adam Luck
hired Steven as a Insurance Agent in 2008
Sales Representative
InsuranceLeadz.com
Working with Steve was a great pleasure as he brought great enthusiasm and energy to his
role every day. His extensive knowledge of the insurance industry, matched with a true
desire to provide the best customer service at all times, has enabled him to build strong,
long-lasting relationships with many of his clients. Steve would be a great addition to
any team. April 29, 2011
3rd Candace Adrian, Sales Representative, Quality Assurance Manager, Cyber Technology,
LLC
worked directly with Steven at InsuranceLeadz.com
Mayoral Candidate/ Campaign Manager
The People for Raimo Committee
Steven is a unique person; he has a great personality, very people oriented. He is trust
worthy, gets the job done. Understands how to deal with people, showed great partnership
in his running campaign for Major with his other component. Steven is truly someone I
would like to have on my team May 17, 2011
3rd Gisela Nuhn, Operations Supervisor former Limited Brands, Mast Global Logistics
was with another company when working with Steven at The People for Raimo Committee
Additional Information
Websites:
Company Website
Company Website
Sraimo1
Interests:
Australian Rules Football, Guitar, Golf, Politics
Groups and Associations:
Franklin County Libertarian Party, Columbus Young Professionals, Columbus Jackaroos ARFC
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Global Insurance Network Join
Insurance Agents Opportunities For Success - IAOS Join
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Leads360 Users & Partners Join
Leadscon Join
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Marketing Automation Association (MAA) Join
Online Lead Generation Join
P&C Insurance Agents Networking Group - USA Join
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Sales Best Practices Join
Sales Executives of America Join
Sales and Business Development Professionals Join
Sales as a Contact Sport (SaaCS) Join
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Honors and Awards:
Central Ohio's Top Allstate producer for May 2009
Record for most sales in one day at InsuranceAgents.com
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Birthday:
May 12
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