Business Development Manager

Colonial Life; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Mentorship and support

Performance-based earning potential

Own local territory

Access to sales, marketing, and tech

Autonomy in role

Job summary

Colonial Life is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to build relationships with local businesses in Indiana and develop a personal territory. This 1099 role emphasizes networking, prospecting, presenting, and creating long-term partnerships while leveraging training, resources, and leadership support.

Ideal candidates are relationship-driven, with strong communication and organizational skills, capable of building a robust pipeline and delivering tailored employee-benefit solutions

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to prospect and develop long-term business partnerships.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.

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 community.

Skills

Relationship building

Networking

Communication

Time management

Self-motivated

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 Indiana 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.