Stocking Up on First Round Draft Picks
By Keith Meier
At Assurant Solutions, one of our biggest competitive advantages is the quality of people who work here, which is a direct result of our recruiting philosophy. I like to think of our personnel strategy as similar to one used by NFL teams, where GMs, coaches and scouts tirelessly look for players with “First Round” talent.
Like NFL teams, we’re constantly on the lookout for “First Round” talent who can make a positive impact on our business – now and in the future. We seek to attract people with a passion for whatever job they do – individuals with raw talent, an unfailing work ethic and an unbridled commitment to going the extra mile. They offer proven skills and a desire to develop, learn and eventually lead others. And they have the tenacity to overcome any obstacles that stand in their way. In short, we want people who “get it” and who think innovatively on behalf of our clients.
We look for top performers driven to succeed in a company that grooms the best and brightest for leadership positions – promotions that are given based on merit rather than tenure or a relationship. They are people who show initiative, are loyal to Assurant Solutions and our clients and add quality depth to our team. And they join us because of the quality of the leadership we have in place and the opportunity they have to become leaders themselves.
What does this have to do with you, our client? Everything. By hiring and grooming the best talent – whether in operations, actuarial, marketing or customer service – we ensure your customer’s experience is unsurpassed, your implementation is a smooth one and your program operates profitably and with strong long term growth.
In the rapidly changing business environment we face today, retailers, manufacturers and dealerships are looking for creative ways to stay current, anticipate change and extend the resources they already have. Join the Extended View discussion to talk about the future of your industry and how protection programs and services can help you visualize a path to an expanded future. Assurant Solutions is one of the world's leading companies in the extended protection service industry. Through Extended View, executives Stacey, Keith and Joe offer insight, data, and dialog designed to keep you informed about extended service contracts - how they work and what they can do for your business now and in the future.
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About The Authors
President
Extended Protection Solutions
In his role as President of the Extended Protection Solutions business at Assurant Solutions, Joe focuses on building strong client and consumer relationships and imagining the future of service protection. He serves on the CEA’s Board of Industry Leaders, an organization focused on growing the consumer electronics industry. Joe is a down-to-earth guy, enjoys sports, and spending time with his wife, two kids and his Chihuahua, Bruiser.
Senior Vice President
Extended Protection Solutions
Jeff’s service contract background includes high ranking sales and marketing positions both domestically and internationally, including stints leading our business development efforts in the U.S. and serving as Chief Marketing Officer for our European business – which is good, because Jeff leads the teams responsible for taking care of our clients and bringing on new ones. He believes that our number one priority is taking care of our clients and his passion permeates the entire organization. Jeff and the family are happy to be back in the States, but miss the good friends they made across the pond.
Vice President
Marketing
Stacey’s professional background includes positions in marketing, advertising and media buying. She is passionate about discovering new ways to appeal to today’s mobile-enabled, modern consumer. At work, Stacey manages an active staff of marketers, product managers, creatives, e-commerce and research experts. At home, she and her husband get a workout chasing their three-year old son and their jack russell terrier, Coee. Stacey is a self-described "wanna-be" interior designer and watches far too much HGTV.