Christopher Murray Email & Phone Number

New York City Metropolitan Area

Greater New York City Area

- Manages daily operations and productivity within the office. Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all operations of the branch - Resolves any and all operations issues which may arrive from customers, business clients, relationships with brokers, and within the office and its departments- Coordinates each team and department as an independent system adding to the overall functionality- Manages subordinate managers at every level, ensures competency and accountability for… Show more - Manages daily operations and productivity within the office. Responsible for overseeing and coordinating all operations of the branch - Resolves any and all operations issues which may arrive from customers, business clients, relationships with brokers, and within the office and its departments- Coordinates each team and department as an independent system adding to the overall functionality- Manages subordinate managers at every level, ensures competency and accountability for their respective teams through goal-setting and managing expectations- Inputs strategic planning and program-management tactics to maintain an office of over 50 active agents (pre-Covid19) - oftentimes double the amount of nearby regions - driving and often exceeding sales goals- Runs weekly in-office meetings for training, company updates, and to communicate directives from upper-echelon executives- Oversees, prepares and reconciles budgets and financial statements as needed for the branch - Audits and monitors loss prevention in the form of clientele chargebacks - Orders supplies and maintains office inventory- Tracks and monitors friendly-competitive numbers from other market directors - ensuring the enthusiasm of a professional environment while increasing overall company profitability - Implements executive directives to keep company objectives fresh, relevant, and profitable- Provides updates and reports directly to company stakeholders- Contributes extensively in weekly meetings with executives influencing decision-making and implementing changes to keep company objectives fresh, relevant, and profitable- Increases company profits by capturing different business types and scales-up overall sales volume via consistent expansion of annual premium value (APV)- Implements company directives from c-suite executives in accordance with the company objectives Show less

- Responsible for setting account executive, agent, senior agent, sales coordinator, and district manager goals: such as sales estimates and projections- Achieves targeted recruiting goals set for office per company standards- Consistently supports agents to achieve nationally recognized awards and accolades- Oversees each teams recruiting efforts to expand the sphere of influence within the market- Actively recruits, interviews new employees and processes necessary paperwork… Show more - Responsible for setting account executive, agent, senior agent, sales coordinator, and district manager goals: such as sales estimates and projections- Achieves targeted recruiting goals set for office per company standards- Consistently supports agents to achieve nationally recognized awards and accolades- Oversees each teams recruiting efforts to expand the sphere of influence within the market- Actively recruits, interviews new employees and processes necessary paperwork. Hires staff and heads the onboarding and agent training process. - Monitors performance of each agent and ensures consistent performance to maintain employment within the company- Ensures marketing efforts are supplied and their respective budgets consistent for each agent. Designs new ideas on how to capture market share - Leads training such as role-playing activities to demonstrate effectiveness of standardized systems. Ensuring agents are fully versed in robust trainings bolsters knowledge and efforts for acquiring worksite acquisition goals-Works in the field directly with agents when necessary to assist in closing large-scale deals nationwide Show less

- Builds rapport with customers and the community, creating and implementing strategies to improve productivity in efforts to achieve the financial targets of the branch- Develops new business through marketing and sales activities- Creates and applies various strategies for new customer acquisition growing business and maintaining profitability- Achieves targeted sales goals set for office per company standards- Acts as insurance fiduciary, appropriately assessing individual… Show more - Builds rapport with customers and the community, creating and implementing strategies to improve productivity in efforts to achieve the financial targets of the branch- Develops new business through marketing and sales activities- Creates and applies various strategies for new customer acquisition growing business and maintaining profitability- Achieves targeted sales goals set for office per company standards- Acts as insurance fiduciary, appropriately assessing individual needs and amount of coverage are financially feasible for each client for life, health and accident insurance products- Reviews policies for customers both new and existing; assisting with customer service ensuring overall clientele satisfaction- Directs information for claimants as requested- Assists in claims management when necessary Show less

New York, New York, United States

- Reported directly to the Branch Sales Manager and performed duties consistent with supporting the office- Acted as Branch Manager Apprentice and often filled in with performing duties when necessary- Maintained recruiting efforts, exceeded sales expectations and conducted training meetings- Reported weekly with executives and stakeholders showcasing and supported revenue goals and actuals - Managed budgets and accounted for P&L. Took on expenses when losses occurred. -… Show more - Reported directly to the Branch Sales Manager and performed duties consistent with supporting the office- Acted as Branch Manager Apprentice and often filled in with performing duties when necessary- Maintained recruiting efforts, exceeded sales expectations and conducted training meetings- Reported weekly with executives and stakeholders showcasing and supported revenue goals and actuals - Managed budgets and accounted for P&L. Took on expenses when losses occurred. - Developed strategic practices to minimize loss and increase profitability both personally and for the company- Developed marketing campaigns to attract business sponsors- Promoted products or services to potential clients; increasing sales by enhancing the exposure of products via door-to-door, cold calls, and emailed sales efforts - Tracked and analyzed direct and interactive marketing campaigns using statistical analysis and reports. Evaluated and optimized effectiveness of marketing campaigns - all reported to stakeholders within the company- Designed and scripted press releases and other forms of new marketing to business owners both small and large in scale when necessary- Coordinated and tracked lead generation - Achieved targeted sales goals and recruiting efforts set for office per company standards- Responsible for setting account executive, agent, senior agent and sales coordinator goals: such as sales estimates and projections- Ensured marketing efforts were supplied for agents and their respective budgets consistent - Acted as insurance fiduciary. Appropriately assessed individual needs and amount of coverage were financially feasible for each client for life insurance products- Met with clients to discuss products. Ensured insurance products are delivered as customized- Reviewed policies for customers both new and existing- Assisted in claims management- Implemented executive directives and company objectives Show less