Mark Patterson

Agency Owner

Augusta, GA

ad4d7l@r.postjobfree.com - 423-***-****

Hard working and energetic manager and top-rated sales associate with more than 18 years leading dynamic sales teams in fast-paced markets. Sales management professional with prior experience in Chattanooga territory. Extensive network of contacts in insurance industry. Highlights Established track record of exceptional sales results Excellent communication skills Energetic Fortune 500 company sales background Resolution- oriented Social media savvy

Willing to relocate: Anywhere

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

Sales Consultant

Integrity Chevrolet - Chattanooga, TN - October 2016 to April 2017 Auto Sales Consultant both new and pre owned automotive group. Certified Chevrolet sales of all makes and models. Maintained and managed leads from all sources both internet and lead management systems from Chevrolet automotive group.

Sales Consultant

Ashley HomeStore - Chattanooga, TN - September 2014 to March 2016 Responsibilities

Provided every guest with an uncompromising shopping experience second to none. Maintained continuous communications to uncover their furniture needs. Provided a knowledge of all products and services including warranty protection on all products. Scheduled delivery on all products including how to maintain and care of the products sold. Focused on the continuous improvement of product knowledge and building guest relationships. Maintained communications with the guest throughout the sales and delivery process. Accomplishments

Achieved the respect of all sales staff and was known as a team player. Enjoyed working and training new sales people and helping them with product knowledge. Earned several Top Gun awards and finished the year of 2015 as Top Gun in Mattress Sales.

Skills Used

The ability to earn the respect of guest by good communication skills and establishing rapport early. By asking the proper questions and uncovering the needs of the guest. Also by demonstrating a genuine concern of the guests needs putting their needs first.

Agency Owner

Farmers Insurance Group, Farmers Insurance Group - October 2009 to July 2013 Agency Owner October 2009 to July 2014 Farmers Insurance Group - Chattanooga, TN Managed a $500,000 sales portfolio. Achieved 100% of quota within the first year as Sales Manager. Led sales calls with team members to establish sales and customer retention goals. Managed sales transactions with a revenue stream of $520,000 annually. Increased market share by 10% over the course of a year. Negotiated and closed contracts with Fortune 500 companies, including Farmers, Zurich and Mid Century. Hired and trained all sales staff for new store location. Generated monthly and annual sales reports. Shared product knowledge with customers while making personal recommendations. Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions. Sales Producer/ Agent

EDUCATION

Associate

Northwestern Technical College - Rock Spring, GA

January 2000

SKILLS

MS Office, Ms Word

LINKS

http://ad4d7l@r.postjobfree.com

http://www.beyond.com/2EBD9B74-1F63-4C61-B147-5EEA95976132 MILITARY SERVICE

Service Country: US

Branch: US Army Retired

Rank: SFC

January 1976 to April 1996

Served several communications positions such as Communication Chief in Ft Richardson Alaska. Served 11 years in the communications career management field. In 1985 was selected to the Army Recruiting Command which I served from June 1985 to April 1996. In April 1996 retired as Station Commander of the Atlanta Recruiting Command.

Commendations:

Highest Award was the Meritorious Service Medal. Awarded while serving from June 1985 to May 1993 Awarded by the US Army Recruiting Command. Also achieved several Army Commendation Medals from the US Army Communications Command. Earned the Army Recruiting Ring which is the highest Award Earned by Army Recruiters.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Insurance

July 2017

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