Business Development Manager (Personal Insurance Sales)

Employer Industry: Insurance

Why consider this job opportunity:

1. Health insurance coverage for employees and their eligible family members from the first day of employment
2. Retirement benefits, including a core contribution of 3% and matching savings plan contributions up to 5% of base pay
3. Minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off (PTO) annually, with the option to purchase additional days for a total of up to 36 PTO days per year, plus twelve paid company holidays
4. Comprehensive wellness program offering tools, discounts, and resources to support personal wellness and mental health
5. Encouragement for community involvement through a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):

1. Develop and manage a sales territory through an outside sales approach, targeting brokers for growth
2. Provide exceptional customer service to brokers, policyholders, and internal customers
3. Assist in the development of sales pipelines and identify growth opportunities within the territory
4. Build and maintain effective relationships with brokers and customers to facilitate sales
5. Collaborate with business segments to ensure a seamless experience for brokers and customers

What is Required (Qualifications):

1. Bachelor’s degree or relevant business experience required
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance sales or knowledge of insurance products and broker profiles
3. Advanced verbal and written communication skills
4. Strong ability to build relationships and influence customers and brokers
5. Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory motor vehicle record

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

1. Knowledge of insurance operations and service levels
2. Working knowledge of the market and territory, including competitor strengths and weaknesses
3. Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products
4. CIP designation (or in progress) and other insurance-related certifications are considered an asset