Business Development Manager

The Juris Agency; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Hands on Training

Career Growth Opportunities

Mon-Fri Schedule

Job summary

Illinois Insurance Careers is seeking a motivated leader to build and manage a high-performing agency team in Illinois. You will recruit, develop talent, and shape a sales culture focused on long-term client relationships.

Ideal candidates bring success in sales, management, recruiting, and team leadership. This role offers leadership growth, structured mentorship, and opportunities to influence the agency's direction and community presence.

Qualifications

• Experience leading sales teams and driving growth.
• A track record in recruiting and developing talent.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a sales team aligned with your vision.
• Coach and motivate teammates to achieve targets.
• Engage with clients to assess coverage needs and tailor solutions.
• Create and implement scalable sales strategies.
• Oversee daily operations and customer experience.
• Maintain community presence via networking.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Recruitment

Coaching

Team Building

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Illinois Insurance Careers exists to develop and support exceptional insurance professionals while expanding access to meaningful career and leadership opportunities within our industry. We seek out driven individuals from the communities we serve, challenge traditional ideas of what an insurance professional looks like, and provide the training, mentorship, resources, and accountability needed to build successful careers.

Through transparency, kindness, accountability, and a persistent pursuit of excellence, we are working to create an insurance industry that better reflects the people and communities it serves.

Are you a motivated, people-focused professional who knows how to drive results, develop talent, and bring out the best in a team?

We are seeking ambitious leaders who are ready to take the next step in their careers by building and leading a high-performing insurance agency backed by one of the most recognized brands in the industry.

This role is designed for someone who wants more than simply hitting a sales goal. You’ll have the ability to recruit and develop a team, create a winning sales culture, build lasting client relationships, and shape the long-term direction of your agency.

If you’re energized by leadership, growth, coaching others, and seeing the direct impact of your work, this could be the career move you’ve been looking for.

What You’ll Have Access To:

• Industry-leading training and mentorship with hands-on support from your local district team
• Licensing assistance to help you prepare for and obtain the required insurance credentials
• Proven systems and resources for sales, marketing, recruiting, and agency development
• The ability to build and lead your team while developing a culture that reflects your leadership style
• Greater control over your direction and the ability to make meaningful decisions about how you grow
• Performance incentives and scalable earning potential tied directly to the results you create
• A long-term career path where you can build something valuable, develop future leaders, and create a lasting legacy

If you’ve been successful in sales, management, recruiting, operations, or team leadership—and you’re ready for a role where your results, decisions, and leadership matter,we’d love to connect with you.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Hands on Training
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Mon-Fri Schedule

Responsibilities

• Build and develop a sales team that reflects your vision and leadership style
• Coach, mentor, and motivate team members to reach performance goals
• Engage with clients to understand coverage needs and recommend tailored solutions
• Create and execute sales strategies that promote continued growth
• Oversee daily operations, performance tracking, and customer experience
• Maintain strong community presence through networking and outreach

Requirements

• Strong communication and sales skills
• A natural leader who enjoys developing people
• High level of motivation, professionalism and drive
• Ability to follow a strategic plan and take initiative
• Passion for serving customers and building long-term relationships