Business Development Representative

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Specialty Insurance Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Representative to generate new client business through prospecting, networking, and attending trade shows and conferences.

The role also focuses on cultivating relationships with existing clients and growing profitable business within the agency. The successful candidate will interact with various levels within agency organizations, provide best-in-class service, and collaborate with underwriting and claims teams to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class service to all levels of our Agent Base.
• Develop customer accounts and build long-lasting relationships for assigned agents.
• Produce professionally written proposals and client communications.
• Review RFPs and assess participation with proposals.
• Collaborate with Underwriting/Claims teams.
• Attend industry events and participate in association committees.
• Conduct Agent visits to provide information and gather industry knowledge.
• Review accounts monthly and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure profitability of agent relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Social networking

Customer service

Think outside the box

Telephone skills

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

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:

• Bachelor2s 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.

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 program