Account Executive

Penny Insurance Agency; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penny Insurance Agency, based in Western North Carolina, seeks an Account Executive to manage client relationships and identify insurance needs. You will match clients with appropriate solutions and collaborate with carriers to enhance service and outcomes.

Responsibilities include generating new business opportunities, maintaining accounts, and preparing coverage proposals while delivering high-quality client service to diverse clients in the Hendersonville area.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development abilities to identify and secure new opportunities.
• Customer service excellence with focus on relationships.
• Knowledge of insurance products and coverage options.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organizational and multitasking ability to manage accounts and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with insurance management software and standard office applications.
• State insurance license is required or must be obtained within a specified timeframe.
• Previous experience in an insurance or sales related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and expand client base.
• Maintain and grow current client accounts with regular touchpoints.
• Prepare coverage proposals and present options to clients.
• Assist clients with policy questions and premium renewals.
• Collaborate with internal teams and carriers to improve client experience.

Skills

Sales skills

Customer service

Insurance knowledge

Communication skills

Organization

Insurance software

Office applications

Tools

Insurance software

Job description

Penny Insurance Agency has been a trusted provider of insurance services since 1931, serving families and businesses in Western North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina. As an Independent Insurance Agency, we partner with multiple top-rated insurance companies to offer clients the best coverage options at competitive rates. Our commitment to building strong client relationships has earned us credibility in the industry and the trust of the communities we serve. We prioritize personalized service and aim to deliver exceptional protection tailored to individual needs.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Hendersonville, NC, for an Account Executive at Penny Insurance Agency. The Account Executive will manage client relationships, identify insurance needs, and act as a trusted advisor in matching clients with appropriate insurance solutions. Responsibilities include generating new business opportunities, maintaining current accounts, preparing coverage proposals, assisting clients with policy questions, and ensuring a high standard of client service. The role also involves collaboration with internal teams and insurance carriers to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong sales and business development skills, including the ability to identify and secure new opportunities
• Customer service expertise, with a focus on building and maintaining relationships
• Knowledge of insurance products and services, and an understanding of coverage options
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and multitasking abilities to manage accounts and meet deadlines effectively
• Proficiency in using insurance management software and standard office applications
• State insurance license is required or must be obtained within a specified timeframe
• Previous experience in an insurance or sales related field is preferred