Max Fanning
Sioux Falls
Summary
Business Consultant with experience advising business owners on risk management, financial exposure, and growth strategies. Proven track, record building client relationships, managing accounts, and delivering tailored solutions across commercial insurance, Saas, and recruiting industries.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Consultant
Marsh McLennan
05.2025 - Current
- Advised mid-market business owners on asset protection, financial exposure and operational strategy, developed tailored insurance and risk management programs that support long term growth.
- Built and managed a portfolio of client relationships, coordinated cross-functional resources and leading renewal, partnerships discussions with executive decision makers.
Account Executive
carsforsale.com
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Consulted franchise car dealerships to identify business needs, attributed growth through CRM, DMS and digital marketing solutions to increase revenue.
- Managed a full book of accounts, provided customer retention services, coordinated onboarding for new clients and ensured simple implementation for customer service.
- Paced to bring in 200k in ARR subscription model deals, ranked top 3 in client retention.
Search Consultant
GPAC
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Managed full-cycle recruiting operations, identified, developed, and prepped C-suite level candidates while offering staffing solutions to business owners.
- Built and maintained a client pipeline through outbound prospecting, leveraging AI tools such as ZoomInfo, Salesforce and Linkedin, to secure fee agreements with clients.
- Consistently exceeded activity targets to maintain quarterly closure rate.
Assistant Manager
Pro Image Sports
01.2017 - 01.2021
- (Promoted from Sales Associate)
- Oversaw daily retail operations, optimizing merchandising and inventory strategy to support annual revenue growth.
- Led, coached and developed customer services skills for Sales Associates, to increase retention and team accountability.
Education
A.A. - General Studies & Business Administration
University of South Dakota
Vermillion, SD01-2022
Skills
- Client Relationship Management
- Commercial Advising
- Financial Services
- Strategic Planning
- Problem Solving
- Investment Management
Affiliations
- Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce
- Young Professionals Network
- Employee Engagement Committee (Internal)
Certification
- Life & Health License
- Property & Casualty License
Timeline
Business Consultant
Marsh McLennan
05.2025 - Current
Account Executive
carsforsale.com
08.2023 - 05.2025
Search Consultant
GPAC
05.2023 - 08.2023
Assistant Manager
Pro Image Sports
01.2017 - 01.2021
A.A. - General Studies & Business Administration
University of South Dakota