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Owatonna, Mn, Us

Owatonna, Minnesota, United States

Analyzes, oversees, and provides recommendations and direction related to Property and Casualty product development and underwriting of exposures to support corporate profitable growth objectives.-Develops, implements, and maintains coverage, forms, and endorsement policy language as well as underwriting policies and procedures for assigned lines of coverage. -Advises and influences Property & Casualty Underwriting and Regional Processing Office personnel with regard to complex and… Show more Analyzes, oversees, and provides recommendations and direction related to Property and Casualty product development and underwriting of exposures to support corporate profitable growth objectives.-Develops, implements, and maintains coverage, forms, and endorsement policy language as well as underwriting policies and procedures for assigned lines of coverage. -Advises and influences Property & Casualty Underwriting and Regional Processing Office personnel with regard to complex and unusual risks, coverages, or Property & Casualty products. -Acts as a primary resource on assigned Property & Casualty coverages, rates, rules, forms, underwriting guidelines, and programming and processing for all Company personnel. -Provides underwriting representation, leadership and technical guidance on assigned cross-functional teams and committees with regard to acceptability, competitive marketplace, systems/automation and new/growth opportunities for Federated. -Applies policies, procedures and rules (set forth by law, bureaus and the Company) to various underwriting scenarios and communicates to the appropriate personnel. -Participates in Home Office File Audits for adherence to underwriting guidelines. As requested, participates in and supports Operational Audits and Market Conduct Examinations. -Analyzes insurance department filings and competitor products. Recommends changes to Federated programs where appropriate. -Authors and maintains assigned section(s) of Company online documentation, various underwriting materials, and underwriting support systems. -Serves as a liaison with Departments of Insurance and makes decisions regarding insurance department filings and residual market plans. Show less

Owatonna, Mn

Selects and retains a profitable book of business in accordance with established Company policies and procedures for commercial accounts.-Assesses new insurance applications and client renewals to determine account acceptability after a thorough risk analysis of various factors including, but not limited to, financial standing, value and condition of property, and loss exposure. -Establishes premium commensurate for the exposure, writing and retaining business that generates the best… Show more Selects and retains a profitable book of business in accordance with established Company policies and procedures for commercial accounts.-Assesses new insurance applications and client renewals to determine account acceptability after a thorough risk analysis of various factors including, but not limited to, financial standing, value and condition of property, and loss exposure. -Establishes premium commensurate for the exposure, writing and retaining business that generates the best possible loss experience. Demonstrates skill when providing comparative analysis of policy coverages. Quality file reviews must meet established guidelines to ensure a high level of quality business and underwriting. -Continuously manages the performance and profitability within an assigned territory. -Maintains knowledge of Company underwriting policies, industry issues, and specific territory objectives in order to adapt individual decisions to shifting needs and/or priorities. -Delivers technical training on procedural and product updates to other Underwriting staff members. -Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other Company personnel to optimize territory results through interdependent relationships. -Advises and assists Marketing Representatives and other Company personnel in areas of coverage, programming and risk management. Show less

I inform the public about horticulture and answer questions and advise as needed. Specific areas of interest are design, perennials, and container gardening.

Owatonna, Mn

Currently assigned the territory of NE/Central US:• Manage new construction projects and opportunities to achieve annual territory order intake forecast by working closely with school administration, interior designers, and network dealers.• Develop territory plans to increase sales and market penetration, especially that to new customers.• Sell products at established prices and profit margins• Execute sales and marketing campaigns within assigned territory• Manage key… Show more Currently assigned the territory of NE/Central US:• Manage new construction projects and opportunities to achieve annual territory order intake forecast by working closely with school administration, interior designers, and network dealers.• Develop territory plans to increase sales and market penetration, especially that to new customers.• Sell products at established prices and profit margins• Execute sales and marketing campaigns within assigned territory• Manage key accounts and develop prospect list to grow Wenger business• Develop product, market, systems and process knowledge to maximize efficiency and effectiveness• Maintain a knowledge of competitive environment and ability to position Wenger as the best solution• Use the Miller Heiman Strategic and Conceptual selling process• Strive for self-improvement by establishing and working to reach professional and personal development goals• Commit to corporate and departmental goals as a team player Show less

Owatonna, Mn

Currently assigned the territory of NJ, NH, & ME:• Manage projects and opportunities to achieve annual territory order intake forecast • Develop territory plans to increase sales and market penetration• Sell products at established prices and profit margins• Execute sales and marketing campaigns within assigned territory• Manage key accounts and develop prospect list to grow Wenger business• Develop product, market, systems and process knowledge to maximize efficiency… Show more Currently assigned the territory of NJ, NH, & ME:• Manage projects and opportunities to achieve annual territory order intake forecast • Develop territory plans to increase sales and market penetration• Sell products at established prices and profit margins• Execute sales and marketing campaigns within assigned territory• Manage key accounts and develop prospect list to grow Wenger business• Develop product, market, systems and process knowledge to maximize efficiency and effectiveness• Maintain a knowledge of competitive environment and ability to position Wenger as the best solution• Use the Miller Heiman Strategic and Conceptual selling process• Strive for self-improvement by establishing and working to reach professional and personal development goals• Commit to corporate and departmental goals as a team player Show less

Owatonna, Mn

•Manages projects and opportunities to help reach territory and team sales goals including promotional mailing and emailing opportunities•Covers sales territories in absence of Sales Representative•Assists in completing territory plans to increase sales and market penetration•Coaches customers through appropriate products selection to best fit their needs, including up sales and new construction opportunities•Maintains existing and builds new relationship with potential clients

Eden Prairie, Mn

I currently am in an Account Manager role at Lawn Ranger Outdoor Services where my focus is on networking and stewardship of potential clients to generate new clients for grounds care and snow removal. Additional details are listed below:New Business Development•Establish and meet a new sales budget (Grounds Care and Snow/Ice Management) in agreement with Lawn Ranger Vice President and President.•Generate new leads and contacts thereby developing new customer relationships and… Show more I currently am in an Account Manager role at Lawn Ranger Outdoor Services where my focus is on networking and stewardship of potential clients to generate new clients for grounds care and snow removal. Additional details are listed below:New Business Development•Establish and meet a new sales budget (Grounds Care and Snow/Ice Management) in agreement with Lawn Ranger Vice President and President.•Generate new leads and contacts thereby developing new customer relationships and ultimately sales. •Actively manage a designated sales territory, maximizing exposure and presence to potential clients through cold calling, B2B visiting, emailing, and other deemed appropriate contact methods.•Maintain a company presence consistently towards potential new clientele through stewardship, presentation of proposals, and follow up to ensure closing the sale.•Develop, coordinate, and implement an effective transition process for new clientele sold accounts to ensure proper relationship management and customer satisfaction. •Maintain a database of contacts to track the sales pipeline. Pursue all open opportunities to maximize closed sales.•Stay at the cutting edge of the industry through continued education, competitor strategies and pricing, and other market observations. Public Relations•Develop and implement a strategic visibility plan with the approval of management through industry association involvement to promote the awareness of Lawn Ranger.•Represent the company at events, organizations, associations in order to network and build relationships that will lead to new business. •Generate and coordinate marketing materials to ensure seamless Lawn Ranger branding throughout all materials to be presented to new clientele. Show less

-Design to scale landscapes to existing architecture-Maintain landscapes of 2 high rise apartments in Downtown Minneapolis and 2 shopping centers-Install and tear out of landscapes-Coordinate efforts with other contractors for maximum efficiency-Manage efforts to stay within budget and time allotted

•Manage 100+ volunteers and their fundraising efforts•Manage the 3 reunion classes and their fundraising efforts to ultimately increase participation and dollars for the Alumni Annual Fund•Travel to identify and cultivate additional volunteers •Coordinate and plan the annual student stewardship thank-a-thon, Volunteer for Carleton, including catering, written and phoning scripts, a student committee, advertising, and staff coordination•Administer Senior Gift and Senior Prom… Show more •Manage 100+ volunteers and their fundraising efforts•Manage the 3 reunion classes and their fundraising efforts to ultimately increase participation and dollars for the Alumni Annual Fund•Travel to identify and cultivate additional volunteers •Coordinate and plan the annual student stewardship thank-a-thon, Volunteer for Carleton, including catering, written and phoning scripts, a student committee, advertising, and staff coordination•Administer Senior Gift and Senior Prom, including catering, meetings, marketing pieces, logistics, and a student committee•Configure and present data for strategic and analytical purposes to staff and Board of Directors•Work with other staff on a daily basis to ensure the ultimate effectiveness and efficiency of the fund Show less

Small Business Management/Spanish, Management Practices Of Small Business And Spanish

My studies included writing a business plan for a small landscape company, participating in a capstone class of strategies, amongst other.

Leadership

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