International Business Development Specialist

Arrowhead Programs; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Flexible schedule

PTO

Job summary

Arrowhead Automotive in Clayton, NC is seeking a Business Development Specialist to generate new business and support marketing and promotional activities. Insurance industry experience, especially in commercial lines, is a plus.

The role involves collaborating with leadership to expand customer base, analyze accounts, and cultivate relationships with key decision-makers to drive referrals and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property and casualty insurance is a plus.
• Ability to generate new business and contribute to marketing/promotional activities.
• Experience in managing a sales pipeline and cross-selling opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities by working with the VP of Business Development and Commercial Lines Manager.
• Analyze current customer accounts and identify cross-sell opportunities.
• Collaborate with Account Management to review in-force accounts for referrals and cross-selling.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers to deepen engagement and referrals.
• Generate leads from lost accounts, industry listings, networking, and referrals.
• Maintain records of sales activities, customer interactions, and pipeline opportunities.

Skills

Business development

Sales experience

Marketing

Job description

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Arrowhead Automotive has an immediate job opening for a Business Development Specialist.

Role Overview

As a Business Development Specialist, you will generate new business and contribute to marketing and promotional activities. Commercial property and casualty insurance experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• You will join forces with the Vice President of Business Development and the Commercial Lines Manager to generate new business opportunities and expand our customer base in the insurance industry.
• Analyze current customer accounts, establishing cross-sell/account rounding opportunities.
• Collaborate with the Account Management Team, reviewing in-force accounts to identify, implement, and offer ideal cross-selling/account rounding opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers on existing accounts to deepen customer engagement and identify potential referrals.
• Generate new business leads based on lost accounts, industry listings, networking, and referrals.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and pipeline opportunities.
• Manage a portfolio of lost accounts – identifying reasons for the loss and developing strategies to win back business.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and changes in insurance policies and regulations.
• Proven capabilities in marketing-related duties with an understanding of multiple rating platforms through national and regional insurance carriers.

Benefits

• Target salary of $55k-$60k depending on experience + commissions on new business.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group term life insurance, short-term/long-term disability, and a flex spending account.
• A 401(k) retirement plan + an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows our employees to purchase Brown & Brown stock at a discounted rate.
• Flexible Work Schedule – Our team members must have the flexibility to achieve work-life balance by establishing their schedules around our core office hours and utilizing our unique time off benefits.
• Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance.
• Financial Benefits: ESPP; Tuition Reimbursement.
• Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.

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