Business Development Associate

Superior Insurance Partners LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Insurance Partners is seeking a Business Development Associate to generate leads and build a robust pipeline of potential partnership opportunities. The role focuses on outbound prospecting, account research, and collaboration with the growth team to drive new business across the Midwest and Eastern U.S.

You will contribute to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and support marketing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in business or a related field is required.
• Experience making cold and warm calls to small business owners.
• Experience in an inside sales role or a strong desire to move into sales.
• Prior experience within an insurance organization is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with a leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Generate leads for the company through outbound calling.
• Perform outbound prospect qualification and account research.
• Maintain prospect database with accuracy and integrity.
• Build a deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities.
• Collaborate with the business development team to generate, qualify, and close leads.
• Assist in marketing campaigns for Superior Insurance Services.
• Manage outbound mailing program and track responses.
• Support additional administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Cold calling

Lead generation

Inside sales

Communication skills

Time management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor Degree in business or related field

Job description

Superior Insurance Partners is a rapidly growing insurance brokerage platform specializing in commercial lines, personal lines, and employee benefits solutions for businesses and individuals across the United States. Through strategic acquisitions and long-term partnerships with leading independent agencies, Superior has built a strong presence throughout the Midwest and Eastern U.S.

At the core of Superior’s approach is its mission: to improve the lives of its Agency Partners by supporting their personal, professional, and financial goals. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, Superior develops customized growth strategies tailored to each partner agency’s unique vision and objectives. Agency partners gain access to a robust shared-services platform that includes accounting and finance, recruiting, human resources, AMS/IT support, marketing, and M&A expertise – allowing local agencies to maintain their entrepreneurial culture while benefiting from the scale, resources, and best practices of a larger organization. Long-term economic alignment ensures partners remain invested in the collective success and growth of the platform.

Superior Insurance Partners is backed by Tyree & D’Angelo Partners (“TDP”), a leading Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in and partnering with lower middle-market businesses. TDP companies have completed over 1,000 partnerships, have grown to over $4 billion of enterprise value, and TDP has over $1.4 billion of capital under management.

We are seeking a Business Development Associate for our Insurance Services company, Superior Insurance Partners, who will play a critical role in generating leads and building a pipeline of potential partnership opportunities. The candidate will join a highly collaborative and motivated team in a high growth environment with substantial opportunity to create value for all involved. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong desire and passion for sales and business development, and a great goal-oriented attitude.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Generate leads for the company through cold calling efforts
• Outbound prospect qualification and account research
• Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity
• Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities
• Work closely with business development team to generate and qualify new leads as well as closing transactions
• Assist in marketing campaigns for Superior Insurance Services
• Manage outbound mailing program and track response rates
• Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed
• Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment

Required Criteria:

• Bachelor Degree in business or related field
• Experience cold and warm calling small business owners
• Experience in an inside sales role, or strong desire to move into sales
• Prior experience within an insurance organization is a plus
• Ability to communicate, both written and orally, with a leadership approach
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner
• Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment
• Local to the Greater Chicago, IL area

Preferred Criteria:

• Insurance Services industry, or multi-site company experience
• Base Salary plus commission