B2B Insurance Growth Executive

Konen Insurance, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Voluntary life and dental insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Retirement savings account

Company-sponsored events

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Konen Insurance, Inc. in Aurora, IL is seeking a Business Development Executive (BDE) to drive new business growth with a consultative sales approach. You will prospect, qualify, present solutions, and close new business accounts while maintaining client relationships.

The role requires a license within 90 days (licensing cost covered), a base salary range of $30,000-$60,000 with performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of measurable B2B sales success preferred.
• Experience in prospecting, qualifying, persuading, and closing sales in a B2B or B2C environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of prospecting software tools and CRM systems.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and risk management techniques.
• Strong desire to succeed, win, and exceed targets.
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an approved sales business plan aligned with company sales goals.
• Meet or exceed annual sales goals and activity standards.
• Actively prospect and contact potential clients, schedule appointments, present solutions, and close new business accounts.
• Maintain a prospect list in the agency CRM system.
• Target businesses in key specialties, handling proposals ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.
• Complete new business documentation for account managers to submit to appropriate markets.
• Collaborate with account managers on marketing and placing insurance.
• Attend sales seminars, company sales meetings, and industry educational activities to stay up to date on market trends and sales techniques.
• Participate in and lead special projects at management's request.

Skills

B2B sales

CRM

Prospecting

Closing

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Konen Insurance, Inc. in Aurora, IL is seeking a Business Development Executive (BDE) to drive new business growth with a consultative sales approach. You will prospect, qualify, present solutions, and close new business accounts while maintaining client relationships.

The role requires a license within 90 days (licensing cost covered), a base salary range of $30,000-$60,000 with performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, PTO, and opportunities for growth.