Agency Development & Success Specialist

Porch.com; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Porch Group is hiring an Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist to recruit and onboard independent agencies, expanding HOA's distribution network. The role requires deep insurance industry knowledge and strong relationship-building skills.

The position focuses on identifying target agencies, evaluating suitability, and delivering onboarding and ongoing education to partners to drive growth and success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, insurance or related field preferred.
• 7+ years' experience in sales, business development, or recruiting, with 5+ years in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to identify and target potential agency partners.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective agencies by leveraging industry connections, market intelligence, and research.
• Conduct detailed assessments of potential agencies to evaluate their suitability for HOA/Porch, including business acumen and growth potential.
• Develop compelling value propositions to attract high-quality agency partners, emphasizing the company's strengths and opportunities for growth.
• Represent the company at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities to build relationships with potential agency partners.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new agency partners, including training on the company's systems, products, and operational expectations.

Skills

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, insurance or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Agency management systems

Job description

Porch Group is a leading vertical software and insurance platform and is positioned to be the best partner to help homebuyers move, maintain, and fully protect their homes. We offer differentiated products and services, with homeowners insurance at the center of this relationship. We differentiate and look to win in the massive and growing homeowners insurance opportunity by 1) providing the best services for homebuyers, 2) led by advantaged underwriting in insurance, 3) to protect the whole home.

As a leader in the home services software-as-a-service ("SaaS") space, we've built deep relationships with approximately 30 thousand companies that are key to the home-buying transaction, such as home inspectors, mortgage companies, and title companies.

In 2020, Porch Group rang the Nasdaq bell and began trading under the ticker symbol PRCH. We are looking to build a truly great company and are JUST GETTING STARTED.

Job Title: Agency Development & Success Specialist

Location: United States

Workplace Type: Remote

Job Summary

The future is bright for the Porch Group, and we'd love for you to be a part of it as our Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist.

Homeowners of America, (A Porch Group Company) is a leading provider of homeowners insurance, committed to offering high-quality, comprehensive coverage to our customers. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and innovative insurance solutions tailored to meet the needs of our policyholders.

The Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and onboarding independent insurance agencies to expand the company's distribution network. This role requires a deep understanding of the insurance industry, strong relationship-building skills, and a proven ability to achieve recruitment goals.

What You Will Do As A Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist

• Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to identify and target potential agency partners.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective agencies by leveraging industry connections, market intelligence, and research.
• Conduct detailed assessments of potential agencies to evaluate their suitability for HOA /Porch, including business acumen, market alignment, and growth potential.
• Develop compelling value propositions to attract high-quality agency partners, emphasizing the company's strengths, support, and opportunities for growth.
• Represent the company at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities to build relationships with potential agency partners.
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new agency partners, including training on the company's systems, products, and operational expectations.
• Serve as the primary point of contact during the onboarding process, ensuring new partners feel supported and prepared to succeed.
• Deliver ongoing education to agency partners through workshops, webinars, and one-on-one sessions to enhance their knowledge of company offerings and improve their performance.
• Actively engage with new agencies to identify opportunities for growth, offering guidance on building their books of business and expanding their market presence.
• Partner with new agencies to implement business development plans
• Monitor agency performance metrics and provide actionable insights to drive improvement and align with company goals.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with agency partners to ensure a high level of satisfaction and retention.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to agency owners
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes to enhance recruitment and training strategies.

What You Will Bring As A Insurance Agency Development & Success Specialist

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, insurance or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years' experience in sales, business development, or recruiting, with 5+ years in the insurance industry.
• Proven track record of recruiting, onboarding, and developing successful agency partners.
• Strong understanding of the insurance industry, including distribution channels, agency operations, and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire agency partners.
• Strong negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in CRM tools, sales platforms, and agency management systems.
• Experience identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities to achieve results in ambiguous or evolving environments.
• Insurance license may be required, depending on role.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close in 2 weeks (10 business days) from 10/27/2026. Please know this may change based on business and interviewing needs

At this time, Porch Group does not consider applicants from the following states for remote positions: Alaska, Arkansas, Delaware, Hawaii, Iowa, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, and West