Sales Manager

Gregory Raymond

**** ****** ****, ***** ****, FL 34288

Home Phone: (941) 257 - 8306 Cell Phone: 941-***-****

Email- ************@***.***

A results-driven, dedicated professional with solid experience in various

areas of sales, customer relations and marketing.

Summary of Qualifications

. Over 26 years of experience working as sales professional.

. Solid knowledge of sales and marketing, sponsorship building and

retention.

. Well-organized, self-motivated individual with ability to adapt and

rapidly learn new tasks.

. Track record for consistently meeting goals and delivering a high level

of job performance.

. Proven ability to build strong customer/client relationships.

Professional Experience

Principal Financial Group

FINRA Registered Representative 2012 - Present

. Advise new and existing clients, including small to medium size

businesses, of investment opportunities that will benefit there financial

future. These include Annuities, 401(k), Mutual Funds, IRA's and more. I

would also advise these clients on Risk Assessments, Life Insurance,

Health Insurance, and complete Estate and Financial planning to name a

few.

. Carryout the client's project from start to finish making sure the client

is satisfied with the results.

. Maintain good standing relationships with current clients always pursuing

best case scenarios for their current and future financial needs.

. Work to expand client base.

Independent insurance sales agent, Plainwell, MI

District Sales Manager 2002 - 2012

. Sold Medicare supplements, Life insurance, Annuities for the many

companies including:

. Mutual of Omaha

. Conseco

. Great American

. Allianz

. Blue Cross-Blue Shield

. Humana

Mid American Racing Network, Grand Rapids, MI

President 1990 - 2002

. Acquired and maintained local and regional sponsorships.

. Negotiated terms of sponsorships

. Work with sponsors to assure they are achieving return on investment

goals.

. Produced and hosted live radio coverage of national auto racing events.

. Hosted and produced nationally syndicated auto racing talk show.

WMAX Radio, Grand Rapids, MI

Program Director / Sales Manager 1984 - 1990

. Responsible for acquiring securing sponsorship for broadcast day.

. Negotiate sponsorship contracts for the following organizations

Grand Rapids Hoops

Michigan State University

Western Michigan University

Berlin Raceway

Various other High School sporting and community events

. Hosted Afternoon Drive Radio Show and various sporting events

ALSO TOP SALESMAN IN THE NEW AND USED CAR AND HOME INPROVEMENT INDUSTRY,

WORKED AT VARIOUS RADIO STATIONS, AND DIRECTOR OF TAPE MINISTRIES AT THE

INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIAN EDUCATION ASSOCIATION.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Radio & TV Communications

Spring Arbor University, Spring Arbor, MI

Also attended classes at Moody Bible Institute, William Tyndale College,

and Oakland Community College

Awards & Recognition

. Received sales incentive trips from 2002 to present for surpassing sales

goals.

. Featured in Career Advantage Magazine.

. Awarded Top five salesman of the year in the nation for three out of the

last ten years.

References

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