Account Executive

Bigimd; Chestertown (MD); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Job Stability in a growing industry

Job summary

A growing insurance agency in Maryland is seeking an Account Executive to foster client relationships and drive new business in the competitive insurance market. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in account management and a strong understanding of insurance products. The role offers a competitive salary of $60,000 per year and opportunities for professional development and job stability.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of personal and commercial lines insurance account management experience.
• Hold the insurance license required by your state.
• Possess a valid driver's license and a source of reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop commercial insurance opportunities with clients.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients through follow-ups and support.
• Collaborate with team members, mentor staff, and participate in meetings.

Skills

Insurance product knowledge

Sales skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or comparable work experience

Job description

The Account Executive at Hogans Agency, Inc. is responsible for maintaining and maximizing profitable relationships with clients and growing the book of business through new client sales.

• Competitive Pay
• Professional Development
• Job Stability in a growing industry

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and develop commercial insurance opportunities with new and existing clients in person, online, by phone, and through written communication.
• Foster and maintain excellent relationships with clients and prospects through regular follow-up, accurate and timely quotations, and general account support. Anticipate, respond to, and follow up on all existing client needs.
• Actively partner, network, and plan for new clients and business opportunities.
• Monitor, review, and report on key metrics to ensure sales targets are achieved and execute sales activity documentation in a timely, accurate, and professional manner.
• Collaborate with team members, mentor staff, provide expertise and answer questions, and participate in formal and informal meetings as needed.
• Support and prepare clients for renewal and retention and maintain strong client relationships.
• Maintain CE and participate in ongoing education and keep informed regarding industry information, new product information, legislation, coverages, and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.
• Review client audits, verify and facilitate corrections as needed and maintain A/R and billing

Qualifications

• Hold the insurance license required by your state and have a minimum of two years of personal and commercial lines insurance account management experience, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a source of reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of insurance products and usages, rating procedures, underwriting procedures, coverages, and industry operations to effectively secure new business and maintain an existing client base.
• Have a proven track record of business-to-business sales success. Possess strong presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills with the ability to close sales.
• Be people-oriented, customer-focused, and professionally assertive in developing new client relationships and servicing existing clients.
• Possess outstanding organizational skills with an ability to complete difficult assignments without supervision, sound business judgment, strong decision-making and superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent time management skills, thrive in a team environment, and Technology and Computer proficiency including agency management systems.

Compensation: $60,000.00 per year

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This employment opportunity is available at the organization listed at the top of this page. Your application will go directly to them and all hiring decisions will be made by their management. All inquiries should be made directly with the organization that posted this employment opportunity.

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