AVP Sales

NFP Corp; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance advisory firm is seeking an Assistant Vice President to grow organic revenue with medium to highly complex clients. Responsibilities include developing sales plans, negotiating coverage terms, and maintaining strong client relationships. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and an insurance broker's license. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) with match

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of directly related industry sales experience.
• Insurance Broker's license required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates plans to increase sales and improve operations.
• Leads sales activities with complex clients.
• Negotiates coverage terms and pricing with carriers.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key stakeholders.

Skills

Knowledge of benefits administration

Time management skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Presentation abilities

Effective communication

Education

BA/BS preferred

Job description

Overview

Who We Are: NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.

The Assistant Vice President has responsibility for growing organic revenue with medium to highly complex clients through an integrated selling strategy. Manages sales results, maintains strong relationships with key client and prospect stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develops and initiates plans to increase sales, lower costs and continuously improve operations.
• Leads sales activities with P&C complex clients and prospects.
• Develops sales plans and budgets for assigned region and/or client set as well as strategic goals and standards.
• Coaches others in closing complex deals, influencing engagement and interaction with clients.
• Negotiates coverage terms and pricing with carriers.
• Confers with senior management on setting targets and reports actual results.
• Reviews sales results with other members of the sales team, strategizing changes and troubleshooting problems.
• Develops and maintains relationships with key client and prospect stakeholders and carrier representatives.
• Acts as subject matter expert for company products and services.
• Provides mentoring and coaching to team members.
• Lead by example regarding compliance with set policies.
• Influences new hire selections and internal promotions that impact sales team.
• Confers with VP and senior management on setting and achieving integrated selling targets.
• Total independent judgment on most matters; may report to the Vice President or other senior sales leaders on some matters.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of benefits administration, HealthCare Reform, industry trends, carrier products and services
• Ability to work independently and anticipate client and team needs
• Effective time management and decision-making skills
• Diligent follow up skills
• Ability to express ideas clearly in both written and oral communications
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Commanding presentation and public speaking abilities

Education and Experience

• BA/BS preferred
• More than 5 years of directly related industry sales experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registration

• Insurance Broker's license required representing the coverages being sold. (e.g. P&C broker’s license or Life and Health broker's license.)

What We Offer

NFP is proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO and paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health and wellness programs, and more. Our people-first culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $70,000 – $115,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

NFP and You... Better Together!

NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.