CHRISTA GARDNER
Billings
Summary
Corporate sales professional with solid background in developing and implementing effective sales strategies. Known for collaborative approach and achieving consistent results in high-pressure environments. Possesses key skills in relationship building and strategic planning, with reputation for adaptability and reliability.
Focused manager versed in overseeing multiple branch operations. Delivered excellent membership experience while building professional teams. Driven to build lasting client and employee relationships.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Sales Manager
Northern Hotel
03.2022 - 01.2025
- Organized successful corporate events to increase brand awareness and generate new leads.
- Created detailed reports on sales performance metrics, highlighting areas requiring attention or action from senior management.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities for company expansion.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and creating personal relationships with clients.
Branch Manager
AAA MountainWest
09.2014 - 03.2022
- Increased efficiency to grow branch revenues by optimizing daily operations
- Designed sales and service strategies to increase revenue and retention
- Boosted customer base, by identifying consumer needs and delivering relevant products
- Responsibilities included recruiting, developing, and holding team members individually accountable for their results and actions.
Account Manager
PayneWest Insurance
05.2006 - 09.2014
- Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals
- Communicated with clients via email, phone, online presentations, screen- share, and in-person meetings
- Cultivated long-term relationships with clients by accurately quoting options and terms that achieve customer objectives
- Increased customer base by identifying needs and providing relevant product solutions to fit client budgets and exposures
- Improved profitability by developing a pipeline of opportunities and executed sales by using multiple strategies
- Exceeded sales goals by upselling products to existing customers
- Increased sales by cultivating successful customer relations and efficiently resolving service requests.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications -
Black Hills State University
Spearfish, SD05.1999
Skills
- Decision Making
- Adaptive to Changing Conditions
- Creative and Innovative
- HR Planning and Decisions
- Performance and Reward Management
- Conflict Management
Certification
Licensed Property & Casualty Insurance, 2003
Timeline
Corporate Sales Manager
Northern Hotel
03.2022 - 01.2025
Branch Manager
AAA MountainWest
09.2014 - 03.2022
Account Manager
PayneWest Insurance
05.2006 - 09.2014
Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications -
Black Hills State University
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