Account Manager

A Combined Agency; Fairview (IA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Job Stability

Job summary

A Combined Agency is seeking an Account Manager in Fairview, Iowa, responsible for managing client relationships and developing new ones in the insurance industry. The role requires at least two years of insurance management experience and a relevant degree, alongside strong sales and organizational skills. Compensation ranges from $16.00 - $20.00 per hour. This position is ideal for candidates with a track record in business-to-business sales and outstanding communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Must hold the insurance license required in Iowa.
• Minimum of two years insurance account management experience.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Develop commercial insurance opportunities with clients.
• Maintain and foster client relationships through timely communication.
• Monitor sales performance metrics for target achievement.
• Support clients for renewal and maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Insurance knowledge

Sales skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or comparable work experience

Job description

The Account Manager at Eitzen Insurance Group is responsible for maintaining and maximizing profitable relationships with clients and growing the book of business through new client sales.

Benefits / Perks

• 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 quickly, accurately, and professionally.
• 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 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 have technology and computer proficiency including agency management systems.

Compensation

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour