Account Executive - Indianapolis / Cincinnati

Zurich Insurance Company; Mettawa (IL); Remote; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Executive to join their innovative team. This role focuses on cultivating new business opportunities in the automotive sector, providing Property and Casualty insurance to large retail automobile dealers. The ideal candidate will thrive in a results-driven environment, leveraging their sales expertise to build and maintain strong customer relationships. With a competitive six-figure income potential and the opportunity to work remotely, this position offers a unique chance to make a significant impact in a thriving market. If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Outside Sales or as a Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice.
• Knowledge of sales principles and insurance industry regulations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate new business prospects for Property and Casualty insurance.
• Manage existing territory and drive growth and profitability.

Skills

Sales Techniques

Customer Relationship Management

Microsoft Office

Insurance Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

If you are an experienced, aggressive sales leader now is the time to move forward, make a difference, and join Zurich Direct Markets. We have a highly sought after opening for an Account Executive in our Indianapolis territory.In this role we are looking for an organized and driven individual that has a “don’t take no for an answer” mentality.

This business unit specializes in providing Property and Casualty insurance, and F&I products, to the automotive industry. We have a dedicated sales force who meet regularly and directly with our customers.

Our Account Executives :

• Identify and cultivate new commercial business prospects to provide Property and Casualty insurance to large retail automobile dealers and support the marketing of F&I products in assigned territory
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
• Manage an existing territory driving growth and profitability
• Makes sales presentations to clients in person or utilizing Microsoft Teams environment
• Work closely with other field team members to maintain and enhance customer relationships and provide seamless program / product implementation.
• Work in an entrepreneurial atmosphere with six figure income opportunity

Basic Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2or more years of experience in Outside Sales area
• Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and No prior experience required in the Outside Sales area
• Knowledge of principles of sales, sales techniques, and sales terminology
• Knowledge of requirements within insurance industry regulatory environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• The ability to be licensed to sell insurance in the states where required

Preferred Qualifications :

• 2 or more years of Business to Business sales experience
• Knowledge of principles of sales, sales techniques, and sales terminology within the Auto Dealership environment
• Knowledge of requirements within insurance industry regulatory environment
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Licensed to sell insurance in the states where required
• Experience analyzing financial statements

The compensation indicated represents a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for geographic differentials pertaining to the location where the position may be filled. The proposed base salary range for this position is $53,400 - $87,500. This position also includes a variable component that is based on an individual's performance under the applicable sales incentive plan.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Remote Working : Yes

Schedule : Full Time

Employment Sponsorship Offered : No

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