Paul Mijal

Experience

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  Target

  Oct 2006 - Mar 2010

  Team Leader

  Increased controllable profit by 287% from fiscal year 2008 to fiscal year 2009 after taking over leadership of Food Service work center. Interviewed applicants and participated in the decision making process for selecting new hires. Trained new hires on core competencies. Continuously evaluated performance for direct reports and conducted annual performance reviews.Responsible for overseeing productivity, profitability, and guest experience in the departments that I was leading. Also responsible for strategically developing my leadership competencies. Show less

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  Eastbay, Inc.

  Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

  Outbound Sales Representative

  I established partnerships with athletic directors, coaches, and business owners to create fund-raising web stores for schools, teams, and businesses. I also worked with strategic partners internally to improve the fund raising web model in order to increase profitability for the company and provide additional benefits to our customers.

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  Boston FAM | d.b.a. Furniture & ApplianceMart and Ashley HomeStore

  Sept 2011 - Jan 2025

  Sales Manager
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  EO Johnson Business Technologies

  Feb 2019 - Jul 2019

  Account Executive - Imaging
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  Advantage Group GA

  May 2022 - Aug 2022

  Group Benefits Consultant
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  State Farm Ryan Hanson Agency

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2022

  Account Manager

  Sold Home, Auto, Life and Business insurance lines.

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  American Family Insurance

  Jan 2025 - May 2025

  Agency Owner

  Key Responsibilities:Sales and Business Development:Actively prospect and generate new leads through networking, marketing campaigns, and community outreach. Conduct client consultations to assess insurance needs, present policy options, and provide accurate quotes. Close sales and maintain a strong sales pipeline to achieve revenue targets. Customer Service and Account Management:Manage existing client relationships by addressing policy changes, claims issues, and renewal processes. Provide timely and professional customer service to maintain client retention. Review policy coverage to ensure clients have adequate protection. Agency Operations and Management:Hire, train, and supervise a team of insurance agents and administrative staff. Set sales goals, track performance metrics, and implement strategies to maximize agency productivity. Manage agency finances including budgeting, expense control, and commission tracking. Compliance and Regulatory:Ensure adherence to all state insurance regulations and industry standards. Maintain accurate client records and policy documentation. Stay updated on industry changes and legal requirements. Marketing and Branding:Develop and execute marketing plans to promote agency services and build brand awareness. Leverage digital marketing strategies to reach potential clients. Required Skills and Qualifications:Insurance License: Active state insurance license required to sell personal lines insurance. Sales Acumen: Proven track record of successful sales experience in the insurance industry. Customer Service Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong client relationships. Business Management: Understanding of financial management, budgeting, and operational efficiency. Leadership Abilities: Ability to lead and motivate a team of agents. Market Knowledge: Thorough understanding of personal lines insurance products and market trends. Show less

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  Self-employed

  Apr 2025 - now

  Independent Business Professional