Pam Jervey
Email: *********@********.***
Address: ***** ***** *****
City: Fernandina Beach
State: FL
Zip: 32034
Country: USA
Phone: 904-***-****
Skill Level: Management
Salary Range: $50,000
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PAM JERVEY
P. O. Box 10519 Jacksonville, FL 32247 904-***-**** *******@********.*** SALES AND ACCOUNT MANAGER
Business Development - Account Management - Client Services
Sustaining million-dollar revenues through expert sales leadership and service-driven account management.
Profit-driven business professional with a proven track record of developing strong teams and driving business development to deliver sustained annual revenues of as much as $1M. Leveraging a passion for building relationships and closing sales to identify prospects, secure new business, build client loyalty, and optimize existing accounts. Talented team leader with natural strengths in creating positive and productive work environments with clearly defined expectations and highly committed employees. Leading collaboration and communication throughout internal and external teams to support sales objectives and define new products that satisfy customer needs and boost revenue opportunity.
PIVOTAL EXPERTISE & IMPACT
Business Development
Sales Cycle Management
Customer Service
Account Management
Staff Development
Team Leadership
Change Management
Relationship Management
Operational Efficiency
Vendor Management
General Management
Financial/Budget Management
Conflict Resolution
Target Marketing
Regulatory Compliance
Product/Portfolio Guidance PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jervey and Company Inc., Jacksonville, FL
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Owner/Operator (20+ years)
Managed all aspects of an insurance brokerage business including staffing, marketing, operations, accounting, compliance, and sales. Personally led sales efforts, securing long-term repeat clientele by providing targeted products to satisfy unique needs. Reviewed applications, ordered physician statements and read doctors' reports to assess patient needs and suggested best-case solutions. Illustrated and proposed unique product concepts to actuaries for the purpose of expanding portfolio and servicing targeted markets. Hired, trained, and managed a team of multifunctional professionals to provide key support for all business operations. Collaborated with accountants and tax professionals to effectively manage company finances and worked with attorneys to ensure 100% compliance with all local, state, and national regulations and requirements.
Created and managed a profitable business, providing customized client solutions through a life insurance brokerage that offers multiple life and annuity products and underwriting services to meet the needs of high-risk or special-needs customers.
Generated $750k-$1M in premium sales annually, leveraging business acumen and extensive industry expertise to identify opportunity and optimize sales efforts through target marketing and product portfolio development.
Secured and cultivated more than 200 loyal clients, and retained ongoing relationships for more than 25 years. Established initial contact through cold calling and professional networking, built rapport, developed relationships, and effectively satisfied business needs to ensure long-term customer loyalty.
Developed a talented team of service professionals that were highly respected throughout the industry for deep product knowledge, top-tier customer service, and prompt follow-through.
Retained multiple team members for more than 25 years, producing significantly high employee commitment by creating an open-door and autonomous environment where employees are respected, educated, and empowered.
Facilitate best practices in documentation and compliance by introducing multiple automated and online processes and systems including an outsourced company webpage and customized agency management software. Led the organization through comprehensive operational change through manual to automated processing, driving ongoing technology implementations and upgrades to improve accuracy and optimize efficiency.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CERTIFICATION
Certified life underwriter (CLU), American College in Bryn Mawr, PA (1999)
Sociology/Psychology coursework, Jacksonville University
Director, Society for Financial Service Professionals (served in multiple chairs through a 5-year commitment.