Business Development Trainee

Summit Consulting; Town of Richfield (WI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company in Richfield, OH is seeking a Business Development Trainee to join our team. You will work a hybrid schedule, four days on-site with one remote day, and contribute to market research, campaigns, and client relations to reach division goals.

The role emphasizes learning marketing principles, building relationships with agents and clients, and supporting underwriting and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated ability to research markets and identify customer needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops market research and networking to identify trends and needs.
• Creates and executes marketing campaigns across channels.
• Engages with customers to build relationships toward profit goals.
• Assists in producing marketing content (blogs, newsletters, social posts).
• Monitors campaign performance and analyzes metrics.
• Supports underwriting in fact gathering and pricing for renewals.
• Prepares reports on business profile/mix and new business quality.
• Promotes additional coverage to existing accounts and growth.

Skills

Market research

Networking

Marketing campaigns

Customer relationships

Content creation

Analytics

CRM systems

Underwriting support

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing/Business/Comm

Tools

CRM systems

Email marketing platforms

Social media management tools

Job description

National Interstate is a member of Great American Insurance Group. As one of the leading commercial transportation insurers in the nation, we offer risk financing solutions in all 50 states tailored to meet the needs of a wide variety of transportation classes. Our offerings include traditional insurance and innovative alternative risk transfer (ART) programs, including more than a dozen group captive programs catering to niche wheels markets. We are proud to be a multiple Northcoast 99 winner and Cleveland Plain Dealer Top Workplace in Northeast Ohio. It is because of our talented and dedicated team that we are able to live out our company values of integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment and collaboration with each transaction we make.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Since 1989, National Interstate has specialized in serving the insurance needs of the wheels-based transportation industry. Our steadfast focus on developing niche expertise in product design, loss control and claim services has made National Interstate one of the most respected names in commercial transportation insurance today.

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National Interstate is looking for a Business Development Trainee to join their team. This individual will work a hybrid schedule out of the Richfield, Ohio office. National Interstate’s culture is built on connection, shared learning, and strong relationships. To support this, employees in this role are expected to be on-site four days a week, with the flexibility to work one day remotely. Core in‑office days are Tuesday–Thursday, with the fourth day determined by business needs.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Develops skill and knowledge in conducting market research and networking to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape.
• Learns to create and execute marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, and social media.
• Participates in engaging with existing and prospective new customers to build relationships to achieve the division’s targeted profit goals.
• Assists in creating compelling marketing content, including blog posts, social media updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Learns to monitor and analyze the performance of marketing activities and campaigns, including tracking statistics on prospect lists, hit ratios, business retention and new business production.
• May assist in supporting underwriting in fact gathering, underwriting, and pricing of renewals.
• May assist in preparing reports to analyze and develop existing business profile/mix and the quality and quantity of new business.
• Develops skills to promote additional coverage/programs to existing accounts and achieve premium development and retention/persistency goals.
• May assist with coordinating/transferring books of business and ongoing contract management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field or equivalent experience.

Scope of Job/Qualifications

• Typically participates in a formal training program for 6 months to a year.
• Performs work under close supervision and technical direction.
• Developing understanding of marketing principles and practices.
• Works on assignments of low technical complexity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Gaining proficiency in marketing software and tools, such as CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools.
• Demonstrates foundational analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Position may require day and overnight travel (10-20%) to visit agents, brokers, or clients.
• Position may learn to prospect and solicit new agents or clients; typically, has no or limited underwriting authority.
• Uses communication skills to build excellent customer relationships and to provide opportunities for marketing products and services.

Company: NIIC National Interstate Insurance Company

Benefits:

• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.
• Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs.
• *Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

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