Emily Sessler Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

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Boston, Ma, Us

Responsible for providing outstanding customer service and sales to policyholders and partner agents in a fast paced, high call volume inbound call center. Consistently meets performance metrics, while always being focused on providing the best customer experience.Circle of Excellence Top 20 agent in 2018 and 2020 in the personal lines division based on metrics of premium gain, one call resolution and online servicing enrollments.Responsible for sales of Homeowner’s, Condominium, Renter’s and Earthquake policies with high closing percentage.Transitioned to the commercial lines division in 2021. Responsible for customer service and sales of General Liability, Business Owners, Workers Compensation and Commercial Auto policies.Excellent multi-tasking abilities working on multiple systems and quoting platform simultaneously.Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Trumbull, Ct, Us

Sales focus of Medicare insurance solutions in brokerage division. Nationally certified with the Centers for Medicare Services and licensed in 14 states. Appointed and certified with multiple health and life insurance industry leading carriers such as Humana, United Healthcare, Aetna, Coventry, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and others.Successfully conducted sales and benefit presentations to individuals via inbound telesales process. Consistently met or exceeded sales goals with high enrollment rate. Achieved outstanding quality assurance scores for sales and customer service. Strong multi-tasking skills on dual computer monitors to quickly and efficiently enroll clients.

Columbia, Sc, Us

Focused sales activity on small business employer groups of 10-50 employees. Conducted presentations to business owners, management teams and employees. Led benefits counseling meetings and enrollments to employee groups and one on one benefits counseling sessions to ensure a high enrollment rate.Identified broker managed, key national account for sales opportunities through cold calling and networking. Conducted all account research prior to presentations, and lead sales presentations.

Walnut Creek, Ca, Us

Brand Manager in the Equine Division of an industry leading animal health care company. Extensive brand marketing experience in the execution of new product development and new product launches, website, catalog, print, video, radio and commercial advertising production. Experienced in social media marketing, public relations initiatives in support of new product launches, contests and special events to increase sales and brand awareness.Significant experience in the development and design of new products, product packaging and point of purchase merchandising materials and displays to increase sales in multiple channels of distribution nationally and internationally.Directed the development with in house creative team on a dedicated product website for the SuperMask II Horse Fly Mask in support of re-launch of the brand. Website address is www.farnamhorse.com/supermask.Strong analytical skills in sales forecasting, new product launch budget management and advertising/media budget management to maximize sales, brand awareness and gross margin performance. Facilitated cross-functional development teams on the development of corporate marketing communications initiatives, creative agency marketing and packaging collateral development, market research and sales teams in support of new product launches.Detailed new product launch programs and existing brand and category sales programs to national sales force to drive sales.

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Product Manager of the Breyer Animal Creations Traditional Collection of collectible model horses for premier collectible toy company. Experienced in all aspects of proprietary new product development for collectible toy manufacturer from conception through launch.Knowledgeable in strategic business development and innnovative grass roots marketing initiatives to drive sales.Coordinated development and production of special edition collection for annual corporate event called Breyerfest.Managed new product and packaging development for the collection from conception and launch to the toy and gift industries. Also managed and execution of point-of-purchase display materials to support sales.Worked closely with cross-fuctional marketing, domestic and offshore production and sales teams in the development and launch of new products in the collection.

Self-employed Independent Territory Sales Manager in the gift and home décor industries. Managed existing accounts in assigned territory and expanded account base and sales to a diverse range of retailers from small gift shops to multiple chain retailers in assigned territory.Conducted sales and marketing presentations to store owners and buyers on multiple product lines increasing sales through a consultive sales approach.

Directed the development and execution of all corporate marketing materials including catalog development, print advertising campaigns and public relations initiatives to drive sales for a dynamic plush toy manufacturer. Strong emphasis on managing cross functional projects with Senior Management, Product Development and Sales on private label key account product production.Managed all aspects of key account custom product development for zoo's, non-profit charities and key MLB teams.Developed sales programs for Fiesta's independent outside sales representatives nationally as well as their inside sales and customer service team to increase sales.Directed the creative process for new product development from concept to product launch of custom licensed plush toys.

Re-joined Big Dog Sportswear as Senior Product Manager for California based sportswear apparel retailer. Managed all aspects of private label product development of gifts, toys, pet products and apparel accessories for branded retailer.Directed the creative development and production of all accessory product categories for product, packaging and merchandising displays.Improved domestic and offshore vendor selection and vendor pricing to ensure improved gross margin performance.Managed open-to-buy budgets, production forecasting and vendor deliveries to maximize stock turns.Designed in-store plan-o-grams for merchandise assortments to maximize sales.Experienced in business to consumer retail sales program development and pricing strategies to increase sales.

Accessories Buyer for upscale comfort footwear retail store chain. Managed branded and private label product development and merchandise selection for multiple accessory categories. Selected vendors and negotiated all pricing.Improved sales forecasting to ensure consistent deliveries which increased stock turns.Designed in-store merchandise plan-o-grams and eye catching displays in store to maximize sales.

Managed all aspects of private label product development of gifts, toys, pet products and apparel accessories for branded retailer. Directed the creative development, sourcing and production of all accessory product categories for product, packaging and merchandising displays.Successfully expanded merchandise categories and improved gross margin performance through improved vendor selection and price negotiations domestically and internationally.Improved domestic and offshore vendor selection and vendor pricing to ensure improved gross margin performance.

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