Insurance Business Development Trainee – 2-Year Training

Arlington/Roe; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Arlington/Roe in Oak Brook, IL, is hiring a Business Development Associate for a structured 24-month training program provided by USLI, a Berkshire Hathaway company. The program focuses on increasing new submissions, quotes, and premium through web-based and telephone quoting systems, preparing you for a future production role.

In-office role with some travel; initial training in Indianapolis, then Oak Brook.

Qualifications

• P&C licensed producer or commitment to obtain P&C License within 60 days.
• Candidates will pursue continuing education and insurance designations/licenses as outlined in the training plan; this will require self-study.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, networking and relationship ability and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct at least 20 meetings with customers (in person or via video) a week to demonstrate web and phone quoting capabilities and register new users to drive new business submissions.
• Weekly reporting of sales meetings and forecasting of upcoming meetings.
• Timely follow up and continuous communication with customers/prospects to find and take advantage of additional opportunities.
• Systematic prospecting and arranging meetings with potential new customers, and with customers that have not reached their potential.
• Identify and establish a relationship with the key contacts ensuring we are doing business with the right people in each agency operation.
• Work with the USLI & Arlington/Roe team to review web activity to spot trends and address them.
• Establish an active relationship with both USLI Regional Sales Manager and Arlington/Roe main sales contact to discuss strategy and tactics.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Networking

Relationship building

Independent work

Education

College degree or equivalent business experience

Job description

Arlington/Roe in Oak Brook, IL, is hiring a Business Development Associate for a structured 24-month training program provided by USLI, a Berkshire Hathaway company. The program focuses on increasing new submissions, quotes, and premium through web-based and telephone quoting systems, preparing you for a future production role.

In-office role with some travel; initial training in Indianapolis, then Oak Brook.