Simon Yarrell's Resume

 

Christchurch, Canterbury 8044 New Zealand

Overview

During the past 10 years i have been a highly successfull Insurance/Finance manager. This included managing high value clients, coaching staff, and creating new sales initiatives to increase sales and retain business at a very high level. I have a huge amount of knowledge in the insurance , finance and building industry. I am a forward thinker and have the ability to multi task many projects at the same time.I am able to manage up to 30 staff. I have won the "Coast to Coast" multi sport race which gives you some idea of my boundless energy and drive to succeed. I am well connected in Christchurch where i have developed strong business relationships. 

Achievements

*1999 - 2004 AMP Blue Ribbon Award

* 2004 -2009 Million Dollar Club Achieved in 3 years (ASB Bank)

* Speights Coast to Coast Winner (plus a number of other multi-sports achievements)

* 2012 Joint Organizer of the "TOUR OF NZ" cycle race. 300 cyclist riding the length of NZ raising money for charity.

Career History

Feb 2012 - Present

Company name:New Park Financial Services
Location:Christchurch, New Zealand
Industry:Banking & Financial Services
Company size:201-500 employees
Comments:This is my current role. I look after 45 financial advisers and help them with growing their own business. I am also required to find new advisers to grow the size of New Park.
    
Job Title:Business Development
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Banking & Financial Services
Closest Job Role:Manager
Detailed Description:My role as business development manager requires me to network,coach and increase the 45 advisers that I look after. Im also to grow the numbers of advisers in the south island.

This role is for 3 days per week and the other 2, I am able to use this time as a broker.

May 2010 - May 2011

Company name:Crombie Lockwood
Location:Christchurch, New Zealand
Industry:Banking & Financial Services
Company size:501-1000 employees
Company web site:http://Www.crombielockwood.co.nz
    
Job Title:Broker relationship manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Position Department:Banking & Financial Services
Closest Job Role:Account Manager
Summary:Client relationship management
Detailed Description:200 high value clients managed. Key requirements required- high level of communication, negotiation, documentation, and sales focus.

Aug 2005 - May 2010

Company name:ASB
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Company size:1001-5000 employees
Company web site:http://Www.asb.co.nz
Comments:Manager
    
Job Title:Manager
Job Type:Full-Time
Summary:Manager
Detailed Description:5 branches 30 staff. KPI's required for this role:-

1. High level of communication and relationship building.

2. Sale's focused $30,000 API per month written.

3. Team building,coaching and leadership skills required on a daily basis.

Aug 1999 - Aug 2005

Company name:AMP
Location:Christchurch
Industry:Banking & Financial Services
Company size:201-500 employees
Company web site:http://Www.amp.co.nz
Comments:Financial adviser
    
Job Title:Adviser
Job Type:Full-Time
Summary:Financial Adviser
Detailed Description:KPI's required for this role.

1. Sales focused $2000 API per week.

2. High level of relationship building,customer service and negotiation skills.

3. Client /Business retention and networking.

500% increase in book size during this period.

Education & Training

Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

Institution:The Insitute
Institution Type:University
Location:Australia
Course Name:Diploma in financial services
Grade:Pass
Study Units/Modules:
  • Life insurance

Jan 1987 - Jan 1988

Institution:Sixth form certificate
Institution Type:College
Location:New Zealand
Course Name:University entrance

Interests

Skiing, Sailing, Cycling and Triathlon, Church youth group leader.

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