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Chris Sizemore

Ashland

Summary

As a seasoned Trainer, Sales Coach and Agent Development Specialist I have over a decade worth of sales experience ranging from marketing, finance, IT and insurance including Medicare, Life, Health and P&C. I also have 20+ years of professional theatre experience. My diverse set of skills, experience, leadership and background have allowed me to be a formidable asset in any opportunity that presents itself.


I work with many divers groups from new hires to Seasoned Agents. The classroom experience can be in small intimate settings or large groups up to 175 members. I am efficient, effective and experienced in virtual, in person and individual training all the while creating an inclusive, collaborative and entertaining environment for high level learning. I am continuing to learn, evolve and perfect old skills as well as add any new ones to promote my portfolio and exceed my goals and expectations. As always, Make adjustments not excuses.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

GTT - SQT Trainer

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09.2023 - Current
  • Develop and implement sales training programs to prepare salespeople to discuss products and engage with potential customers or opportunities. Design and deliver training classes on company products, business practices, industry context, competitive information, and other topics as needed. Being a Sales Trainer we help onboard new salespeople. We also implement coaching for the New Hires to help solidify core knowledge when moving out of training. Monitor and report on sales metrics to determine the effectiveness of training programs. With the merging into GTT Cross Training has become a key element to the overall success of the Department. New skills acquired include Enrollment, LSA, CCA, SRO and Winback Training.

SQT Trainer/Coaching Supervisor

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01.2023 - 09.2023
  • Training New Hire's remained the same. The Coaching Supervisor role helps to Develop and fine tune the skills of the SQT Coaches so they are able to provide guidance, empowerment and the knowledge needed for the New Hires to have a successful career as a SDA or SQA. Monitor all aspects of “coaching” to ensure that each Coach properly helps the New Hire meet and exceed all metrics, guidelines and requirements to become successful at the role. The ultimate goal is to provide the tools, tips, knowledge and experience to help each New Hire achieve their goals moving forward within the company.

SQT Trainer

SelectQuote
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • Develop and implement sales training programs to prepare salespeople to discuss products and engage with potential customers or opportunities. Design and deliver training classes on company products, business practices, industry context, competitive information, and other topics as needed. Being a Sales Trainer we help onboard new salespeople. We also implement coaching for the New Hires to help solidify core knowledge when moving out of training. Monitor and report on sales metrics to determine the effectiveness of training programs.

Senior Team Lead Sales Development Advisor

Inside Response
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • Senior Team Lead Inside Sales Advisor is responsible for handling all of Select Quote's insurance product inquiries to help the customer find the perfect product that will meet their insurance needs. As well as helping to assist in supervising a team of 30 plus Team members. Handling day to day administrative duties from time punches, coaching, handling questions, spearheading new initiatives to being a friend and open ear for my teammates to reach out. Consistent top 10 performer for individual conversion rates, top-rated team in conversion rate while being the Team Lead and we consistently Exceeded availability standards as a team.

Inside Sales Development Advisor/Team Lead

Inside Response
08.2020 - 04.2021
  • Inside Sales Advisor responsible for handling all of Select Quote's insurance product inquiries to help the customer find the perfect product that will meet their insurance needs.

Territory Manager

IGS Energy
09.2019 - 06.2020
  • Provide potential customers with expertise and education on a wide variety of energy products, helping homeowners to become smart energy consumers.

Financial Services Representative

MassMutual Financial Group
08.2017 - 06.2020
  • Financial Services Professional with MassMutual. Specializing in services from Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Investments to Retirement and Estate Planning.

IT Sales and Business Development Rep

N3
10.2018 - 09.2019
  • For Microsoft Azure Direct and N3. Manage hundreds of accounts and help develop a road map for the client to maintain, configure, optimize and cost efficiently manage their Azure Cloud Environment. Working with G-Suite executives (CEO, CFO, VP’s etc.)

Professional Actor

DC Theatre
09.2004 - 07.2017
  • Fords Theatre, The Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Shakespeare Theatre, Arena Stage, Olney Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse, The Goodman Theatre, National Tours. (Awards: Helen Hayes and Broadway World)

Client Relationship Manager

Seneca One Finance
01.2007 - 11.2007
  • Create specialized financial packaged solutions for clients in areas of debt consolidation, retirement and estate planning and loan structuring and restructuring
  • Develop and execute acquisition of annuities from clients that range between $1-10 million. Analyze escalated problems, issues and/or inquiries from customers and develop solutions and responses. Utilize technical and plan specific knowledge to facilitate superior customer service through communication and problem resolution regarding administrative, plan design and regulatory issues

Marketing Rep

Federated Insurance
02.2003 - 05.2005
  • Marketing Rep
  • Helped build superior insurance programs for each client's business within our Niche Market. Designed insurance protection for virtually all of a business owner's insurance needs: property, casualty, life, health, retirement, and disability.
  • Conducted risk management seminars to help clients avoid losses.
  • Strategize solutions to help clients achieve their objectives within their financial means: Estate Planning, Mutual Funds, IRA's, etc.

Education

BA - Marketing

Marshall University
Huntington, WV
01.2001

Skills

  • Life Insurance
  • Microsoft SQL Server
  • Financial Services
  • AWS
  • Time Management
  • Sales Experience
  • Supervisor Experience
  • Sales Management
  • Outside sales
  • Training
  • Content Development

Timeline

GTT - SQT Trainer

SelectQuote
09.2023 - Current

SQT Trainer/Coaching Supervisor

SelectQuote
01.2023 - 09.2023

SQT Trainer

SelectQuote
09.2021 - 01.2023

Senior Team Lead Sales Development Advisor

Inside Response
04.2021 - 09.2021

Inside Sales Development Advisor/Team Lead

Inside Response
08.2020 - 04.2021

Territory Manager

IGS Energy
09.2019 - 06.2020

IT Sales and Business Development Rep

N3
10.2018 - 09.2019

Financial Services Representative

MassMutual Financial Group
08.2017 - 06.2020

Client Relationship Manager

Seneca One Finance
01.2007 - 11.2007

Professional Actor

DC Theatre
09.2004 - 07.2017

Marketing Rep

Federated Insurance
02.2003 - 05.2005

BA - Marketing

Marshall University
Chris Sizemore