Steve Sewell

Qualifications Summary

• Business development/operations executive with 15+ years of experience within diverse industry sectors
• Aptitude for achieving revenue objectives in regional and national business development roles, targeting new client opportunities and incremental growth of existing revenue channels.
• Executive leadership defined by the ability to identify and capitalize on business growth opportunities through strategic planning, product presentations, staff training/leadership and the establishment of key project management parameters.
• Expertise leveraged in consultant role, charged with customization of 24-month project to improve sales operations through training initiatives, technological enhancements, data analysis and streamlined reporting measures.

Professional Competencies

Sales/ Business Development ▪ Key Client Management ▪ Strategic Business Relationships

▪ Project Management ▪ Optimal Communication Skills ▪ Team Development//Training/Leadership

▪ Sales Forecasting ▪ Marketing Plan Design ▪ Product-Knowledge Presentations

Key Achievements

• Directed healthcare product launch with World Insurance, earning the Sepulveda Group “Top 5 Agency Production” merits within the US.
• Developed and delivered “Million Dollar Agent” training/presentation module for organizational sales team resulting in 75-90% closing rate, with a reduction in average lead costs by 50%.
• Leadership role as Director of Operations/Sales led to Forbes Magazine designation 4 consecutive years (2008-2011) as a Top Ten Agency.