Early Career Sales Associate - Business Insurance

Marsh; Fargo (ND); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Generous time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Charitable contribution match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Marsh McLennan Agency seeks a Sales Associate - Business Insurance to build relationships within the community and generate new business opportunities in Fargo. You will meet with business leaders, educate clients on insurance solutions, and coordinate client servicing with pricing and proposals.

You will learn about client policy requirements and internal systems, collaborating with the Director of Sales Development to discuss goals and performance while representing MMA at events.

Qualifications

• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Excellent relationship-building, presentation skills, and a high degree of self-motivation.
• Classwork or experience in sales, finance or risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in business or related field (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Build relationships within the community to generate new business opportunities.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with business leaders and prospects in person, by phone, or via Zoom.
• Educate and consult with prospects and clients to develop insurance solutions that address their risks.
• Provide advice on existing product solutions and upcoming product developments.
• Coordinate client servicing within the available service scope.
• Deliver accurate and timely cost calculations and quotations based on coverage variations.
• Meet with the Director of Sales Development to discuss goals, prospective clients, and sales performance against targets.
• Represent MMA at trade exhibitions and events.
• Help complete Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Learn about client policy requirements, internal systems, and departmental procedures and policies.

Skills

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Job description

Company:

Marsh McLennan Agency

Sales Associate - Business Insurance

Our not-so-secret sauce. Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry's brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as a Sales Associate at MMA.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

A day in the life.

• Build relationships within the community to generate new business opportunities.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with business leaders and prospects in person, by phone, or via Zoom.
• Educate and consult with prospects and clients to develop insurance solutions that address their risks.
• Provide advice on existing product solutions and upcoming product developments.
• Coordinate client servicing within the available service scope.
• Deliver accurate and timely cost calculations and quotations based on coverage variations.
• Meet with the Director of Sales Development to discuss goals, prospective clients, and sales performance against targets.
• Represent MMA at trade exhibitions and events.
• Help complete Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
• Learn about client policy requirements, internal systems, and departmental procedures and policies.

Our future colleague.

• Effective problem-solving skills
• Excellent relationship-building, presentation skills, and a high degree of self-motivation
• Classwork or experience in sales, finance or risk management

These additional qualifications are a plus, but not required to apply:

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don't be shy. If you're close, we'd be very interested in meeting you.

Valuable benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well-being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunities, and fulfillment through meaningful work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Hybrid work
• Charitable contribution match programs
• Stock purchase opportunities

To learn more about a career at MMA, check out our website or flip through our recruiting brochure.

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Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.