Business Development Manager

Colonial Life; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Mentorship

Performance-based pay

Local territory ownership

Sales resources

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Colonial Life is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to build relationships with local businesses in Green Bay, Wisconsin. This 1099 role focuses on networking, prospecting, presenting, and developing long-term partnerships while you build your own local territory.

You will have access to training, sales resources, and ongoing support as you grow your book of business and deliver tailored employee-benefit solutions to employers and their workforce.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and with a team.
• Ability to build relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
• Sales, business development, recruiting, insurance, financial services, or management experience is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow a territory.
• Strong organization, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Professional and consultative approach to sales.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with business owners, HR professionals, and decision-makers.
• Prospect for new business through networking, referrals, appointments, and community involvement.
• Identify employer needs and present customized employee-benefit solutions.
• Conduct business presentations and employee benefit discussions.
• Manage the sales process from initial contact through implementation.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Develop long-term relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a strong experience for clients and their employees.
• Stay current on industry trends, products, and market opportunities.
• Represent the organization professionally throughout the Green Bay community.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Relationship-building

Sales experience

Prospecting

Job description

We are seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to build relationships with local businesses, identify new opportunities, and help employers provide valuable benefits to their employees.

This 1099 role is ideal for a relationship-driven professional who enjoys networking, prospecting, presenting, and developing long-term business partnerships. You will have access to training, sales resources, and ongoing support while building your own territory in the Green Bay market.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with business owners, HR professionals, and decision-makers.
• Prospect for new business through networking, referrals, appointments, and community involvement.
• Identify employer needs and present customized employee-benefit solutions.
• Conduct business presentations and employee benefit discussions.
• Manage the sales process from initial contact through implementation.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Develop long-term relationships with existing clients and identify opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a strong experience for clients and their employees.
• Stay current on industry trends, products, and market opportunities.
• Represent the organization professionally throughout the Green Bay community.

What We're Looking For

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently and with a team.
• Ability to build relationships with business owners and decision-makers.
• Sales, business development, recruiting, insurance, financial services, or management experience is a plus.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow a territory.
• Strong organization, follow-up, and time-management skills.
• Professional and consultative approach to sales.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and ongoing sales development.
• Mentorship and support from experienced sales leadership.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based earning potential.
• Opportunity to build and manage your own local territory.
• Access to sales, marketing, and technology resources.
• Flexible work environment with significant autonomy.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in business development and employee benefits.

Why This Opportunity?

This is more than a traditional sales position. The Business Development Manager will have the opportunity to build a book of business, become a trusted resource to local employers, and develop a long-term career.

If you are competitive, coachable, relationship-focused, and looking for an opportunity where your effort directly impacts your earning potential and career growth, we'd like to hear from you.

Location: Green Bay, WI

Territory: Green Bay and surrounding communities