Business Development Representative

Kalepa; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long-term disability

401(k) company match

Job summary

Core Specialty is seeking a Business Development Representative in Cincinnati, OH to generate new client business through prospecting, networking, and attending trade shows. You will nurture relationships with existing clients and drive profitable growth across agency partners.

The role requires a sales-oriented, customer-focused mindset with strong communication, presentation, and time-management skills. Hybrid/remote options may apply within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Prior Insurance Industry knowledge and experience.
• Sales personality with a customer-focused mentality.
• Previous experience with sales and business development.
• Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships and engage with prospects.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop customer accounts and build strong, long-lasting relationships for assigned agents.
• Produce professionally written proposals and communications for clientele and internal use.
• Review Agent presented RFPs and assist in evaluating participation with proposals.
• Collaborate with Underwriting/Claims counterparts.
• Attend trade shows and industry events to network and generate leads.
• Conduct agent visits to provide information and gather industry knowledge.
• Review accounts monthly and implement corrective action plans to keep agents profitable.
• Support other duties as assigned.

Skills

Networking skills

Sales mindset

Communication

Time management

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

## Business Development RepresentativeApplylocations: Cincinnati, OH: TX Houstontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101497-As a Business Development Representative, you are responsible for generating new client business through prospecting, networking and following up on recommendations along with attending Trade Shows and Conferences. Also responsible for cultivating relationships with existing clients and growing profitable business within the agency. Relationships at various levels within the Agency organizations will be key to success. Must be comfortable interacting in both Business and Social settings.**Key Accountabilities/Deliverables:*** Provide Best in Class Service to all levels of our Agent Base* Develop customer accounts and build strong, long-lasting relationships for your assigned Agents.* Produce professionally written proposals and communications for clientele and for internal use.* Review Agent presented RFP’s and assist in evaluating how we can best participate with the proposal.* Collaborate with Underwriting/Claims counterparts.* Participate in association committees and regularly attend industry events.* Conduct Agent visits to both provide agents information and gather Industry knowledge* Review accounts monthly and prepare any needed corrective action plans.* Implement actions as necessary to keep agents profitable* Other duties as assigned**Technical Knowledge and Understanding:*** Excellent Social and Networking Skills* Urgency to Provide Best in Class Service* Think outside the box mentality* Outstanding telephone, presentation, time management, and computer skills.* Writing proficiency and creativity* Robust interpersonal skills* Solid written and verbal communication skills **Experience:*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience* Prior Insurance Industry knowledge and experience* Sales personality with a customer focused mentality* Previous experience with sales and business development* Ability to build and maintain strategic relationships and engage with prospect* Strong leadership skills Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over work authorization sponsorship now or in the future for this position. #LI-Hybrid #LI-Remote-At Core Specialty, you will receive a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development and advancement. We offer medical, dental, vision, and life insurances; short and long-term disability; a Company-match of 100% of a 6% contribution 401(k) plan; an Employee Assistance Plan; Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and a wellness programCore Specialty offers a diversified range of property and casualty insurance products for small to mid-sized businesses. From underwriting offices spanning the U.S., the Company focuses on niche markets, local distribution, and superior underwriting knowledge, offering traditional as well as innovative insurance solutions to meet the needs of its customers and brokers. For further information about Core Specialty, please visit www.corespecialtyinsurance.com.