Manager-Territory Marketing - Workers' Compensation

Zenith Insurance Company; Fruitville (FL); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) & ESPP

Education & Training Reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Company holidays

Job summary

Zenith Insurance Company is seeking a Territory Distribution Manager to lead the sales force across an assigned region. You will prospect and manage agents, train on Zenith capabilities, and shape submissions with underwriting to write profitable business.

You will collaborate with marketing and other departments to grow the regional book of business, monitor competition, and foster strong agency relationships that deliver value to policyholders and the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years insurance industry experience including experience in the workers compensation product line and basic underwriting knowledge.
• 5+ years Sales industry and/or customer facing experience including maintaining and growing a book of business. Need not be in the insurance industry.

Responsibilities

• Distribute management for assigned territory and manage agents/territory.
• Develop and execute regional distribution strategy.
• Prequalify submissions and promote small business plan.
• Manage the sales process with underwriting and other departments to grow profitable business.
• Develop knowledge of agencies, their book, sales approach and competitors.
• Track agency performance and adjust plans for mutually profitable relationships.

Skills

Communication skills

Public speaking

Positive attitude

Sales ability

Team player

Influence management

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Introduction

Zenith is a team of Workers' Compensation Specialists committed to helping businesses succeed by protecting against the financial and human consequences of workplace injuries, providing for the needs of injured employees and making the workplace safer. To distinguish ourselves as the desired provider of Workers' Compensation Insurance, values such as collaboration, work-life balance, and integrity are placed at the center of all our operations. In addition, Zenith supports career advancement through a dedication to ongoing learning and development. An individual coming to Zenith will not only receive competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, but continuous opportunities to grow as a professional.

Overview

Responsible for managing the distribution force for an assigned territory. This includes agency prospecting, appointments, relationship management, and termination if necessary. Trains agents on Zenith as a market including our underwriting appetite, capabilities, advantages, products and services. Works with agents to shape the flow of submissions to ensure acceptable hit ratios and an efficient relationship. Manages the sales process on new and renewal business working collaboratively with underwriting and other departments. Supports the company's pricing and selection disciplines. Actively seeks opportunities for profitable growth and a better customer experience. Monitors the competition. Builds and broadens relationships between Zenith and our agents and policyholders.

Responsibilities

• Distribution Management.
• Role is to manage assigned agents/territory (tactical).
• Assess assigned territory to uncover opportunities and challenges for profitable growth.
• Participate in development and execution of regional distribution strategy.
• Know the assigned territory and ensure the right agency representation through prospecting, appointments and terminations.
• Develop a territory of agents that can and will position Zenith to write profitable business and has a policyholder base that will appreciate our value proposition.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of the profile, book, sales approach, capabilities, competition and key players in each appointed agency.
• Manage the assigned agencies working with marketing leadership and through our agency management process.
• Develop effective and profitable relationships through business planning, visibility, quality interaction, education, and relationship building.
• Ensure follow through on commitments made by the agent and Zenith.
• Ensure appropriate agency administration for assigned territory including contracts, coding, tiering, compensation, and contact information.
• Sales Leadership.
• Work with assigned agents to develop a flow of qualified business.
• Develop and work a pipeline of individual prospects, niches, and books of business.
• Prequalify submissions.
• Promote our small business plan.
• Train agents on our systems, tools, and processes.
• Manage the sales process working collaboratively with management, the underwriters and other departments to drive the acquisition and retention of desirable business.
• Ensure that Zenith is positioned as the market of choice with our agents and identified prospects/renewals.
• Encourage early engagement with targeted new and renewal accounts.
• Assist our agents in selling the value of our programs and services including joint presentations to policyholders.
• Help to resolve any customer or service issues that are a barrier to a successful sales outcome.
• Track agency performance and outcomes and make adjustments as necessary to agency plans to ensure mutually profitable, significant and efficient relationships.
• Develop competitive intelligence for the local marketplace so we can optimally position our strengths to serve agent and policyholder needs and improve our success ratios.
• Advance the Zenith Brand.
• Educate assigned agents on Zenith’s products and capabilities and teach them how to effectively sell our brand.
• Promote the benefits of the Zenith Difference and our value proposition.
• Work with management to conduct new agency orientations, specific agency training, and joint sales calls.
• Target next generation producers and agency staff.
• Promote the Zenith brand through industry, agency, and policyholder/association events.
• Advance Teamwork, Relationships, and the Customer Experience.
• Seek opportunities to improve the agency/policyholder experience with Zenith including identifying and helping to resolve any roadblocks in service and ease of doing business.
• Participate in the regional account management process (LAMA) and actively support underwriting and other departments in generating agency cooperation to resolve policyholder issues.
• Develop deep and productive relationships with our agents, policyholders and targeted associations.
• Look for opportunities to introduce and facilitate relationship building between our agents/policyholders and key Zenith staff and management.
• Develop a strong, collaborative relationship with underwriting and the other departments.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equialent combination of training/experience Req
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training/experience Req

Work Experience

• 5+ years insurance industry experience including experience in the workers compensation product line and basic underwriting knowledge.
• 5+ years Sales industry and/or customer facing experience including maintaining and growing a book of business. Need not be in the insurance industry. Req

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations; conveying thoughts clearly and concisely.
• Must be comfortable making public presentations.
• Maintain an upbeat, positive and enthusiastic attitude daily.
• Proven sales ability.
• Team Player.
• Demonstrated influence management skills.
• Valid Drivers’ License in good standing.

Pay, Benefits, and Other Information

The expected salary range for this position is $85,736 - $107,170. Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. Qualifications may warrant placement in a different job level.Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• 401(k), Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Education and Training Reimbursement
• Paid Leave: 3 weeks/year Vacation, 2 weeks/year Sick Leave
• 10 paid Company Holidays, 2 Personal Days, 2 Floating Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• For more information, review details on the Benefits page of our Career Site: https://www.thezenith.com/careers/benefits/

Zenith typically posts jobs for a minimum of 8 to 14 calendar days. Zenith Insurance Company is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. In compliance with California law, we are committed to fair hiring practices. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act (AB 1008), we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the law. Additionally, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will not inquire about an applicant’s criminal history until after a conditional offer of employment has been made.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance accessing our career center or applying for a position due to your disability, you are entitled to request an accommodation. To make a request, please contact a Human resources representative at Zenith Insurance Company.#LI-EF1#LI-Remote