Business Development Executive (VA)

American Family Insurance; Virginia (MN); Remote; USD 97,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive growth and foster relationships with agents. In this remote role, you will leverage your strategic thinking and sales expertise to expand business opportunities while working closely with regional sales directors.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) contribution

Pension plan

Annual incentive

23 days paid time off

Student loan repayment program

Paid family leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years commercial and/or personal lines insurance sales experience.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and appoint agents to expand distribution outlets.
• Use market analytics to identify growth potential in territory.
• Build detailed business plans for assigned agents.

Skills

Relationship building

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal skills

Business process improvement

Sales experience

Job description

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Business Development Executive (VA)

Apply remote type Remote locations VA Virginia Beach VA Richmond time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id R36738 Are you a dynamic and driven professional with a passion for fostering growth and building relationships? Join our team as a Business Development Executive and become the lead field contact for our assigned agents, driving profitable growth and expanding our business footprint. In this important role, you will collaborate with both existing independent agencies and spearhead the development of new business opportunities. Reporting directly to the Director of Regional Sales, you will have the autonomy to work remotely from your home in Massachusetts while also engaging in fieldwork to build and nurture key relationships. If you are a strategic thinker with a knack for identifying and capitalizing on growth opportunities, we want to hear from you!
You will report to Director, Regional Sales.
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Position Compensation Range:

$97,000.00 - $164,000.00

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographic work location. Relocation support is offered for eligible candidates.

Primary Accountabilities:

• You will prospect and appoint agents together with the regional strategy for expansion of distribution outlets.
• You will use market analytics to assess geographic territory to identify prospect and current customers with highest growth potential.
• You will appoint new customers.
• You will pinpoint competitors within the assigned agency plant who are vulnerable, allowing you to maximize opportunities for book roll or book thinning.
• You will build detailed business plans for assigned agents.
• You will determine appropriate visitation and establish an agreed to contact schedule for assigned agents based on book transfer and flow opportunities.
• You will use your knowledge of the territory and region, including insights into agencies, competitors, demographics, and economic trends.

Specialized Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of the territory and the region including insurance agency competitor demographics and economic trends.
• Demonstrated relationship building skills.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to navigate an organization and leverage relationships to achieve results; demonstrate resiliency.
• Strong knowledge of business process improvement methodologies and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to influence at all levels.
• Demonstrated sales experience.

Additional Experience:

• 5+ years commercial and/or personal lines insurance sales experience.

In this remote role you will work from your home in VA and travel within the state.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!

We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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About Us

Main Street America Insurance is part of the American Family Insurance group, the nation’s 13th largest property/casualty insurer which ranks No. 306 on the Fortune 500 list. As part of a financially strong enterprise, Main Street America Insurance maintains an “A” (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating, with a Stable Outlook, as well as an “a+” Issuer Credit Rating. In addition, we offer a flexible work environment with a robust benefits and incentive package. Our people are at the foundation of everything we do and are the key to achieving our strategy and goals. Championing diversity and investing in our employees is a priority, so we provide a work environment that fosters inclusion, disciplined execution of our initiatives, and collaboration across business lines.

We live by our core values of being: innovative, inclusive, accountable, courageous, caring, and trustworthy. We believe that a great work environment empowers employees to provide excellent service to our customers. Main Street America Insurance feels it is not the “what” we do, but the “how” we do it that distinguishes us from our competition.

We are rapidly growing are looking for dynamic innovative individuals to join our team!