Market Director, Midwest

Avant Specialty Benefits; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Long-term commission on book of业务

Backing of a national, employee-owned,

Access to underwriting, marketing and^

Job summary

Avant Specialty Benefits, a national leader in employee benefits, is seeking a Market Director to establish and grow our presence across key markets.

You will own market growth strategy, build broker relationships, drive sales across ancillary, stop loss, and individual benefits, and work with carrier partners while leveraging a national platform.

This entrepreneurial, relationship-focused role offers autonomy with corporate support and a path to a lasting book of business.

Qualifications

• A proven track record of success in employee benefits sales.
• Established relationships with brokers and producers in their local market.
• Experience developing and growing a book of business.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build something lasting.
• The ability to work independently while leveraging the resources of a larger organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute your market growth strategy.
• Build and strengthen relationships with broker partners and producers.
• Drive sales across ancillary, stop loss, and individual benefits solutions.
• Represent Avant with carrier partners throughout your region.
• Identify opportunities to grow a sustainable, long-term book of business.

Skills

Employee benefits sales

Broker relationships

Book of business growth

Entrepreneurial mindset

Independent work

Job description

You've spent years earning the trust of brokers and producers in your region. They know your name, take your calls, and value your expertise. What if you could leverage those relationships to build something that's truly yours, backed by the resources, reputation, and support of a nationally recognized organization?

Avant Specialty Benefits is looking for a Market Director to establish and grow our presence in key markets across the country.

About Avant Specialty Benefits

Avant Specialty Benefits is a general agent in employee benefits, specializing in ancillary benefits, stop loss, and individual coverage solutions. We pair the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing business with the backing of one of the nation's largest independent, employee-owned insurance brokerages. With more than 90 years of industry leadership.

Our business is built on relationships that span the country. We work closely with independent agencies, producers, carrier partners, and industry vendors nationwide, providing the expertise, resources, and support needed to help our partners grow and serve their clients.

We're expanding into new markets and looking for experienced benefits professionals who want the opportunity to build something meaningful while being supported by an established platform.

What You'll Do

As a Market Director, you'll serve as the face of Avant Specialty Benefits in your territory.

You'll have the autonomy to:

• Develop and execute your market growth strategy.
• Build and strengthen relationships with broker partners and producers.
• Drive sales across ancillary, stop loss, and individual benefits solutions.
• Represent Avant with carrier partners throughout your region.
• Identify opportunities to grow a sustainable, long-term book of business.

This role is focused on building relationships, growing a market, and driving business development, not managing people or running an office. You'll be backed by dedicated teams providing marketing, underwriting, proposal, implementation, and operational support, allowing you to stay focused on sales, growth, and partner relationships.

What We're Looking For

• A proven track record of success in employee benefits sales
• Established relationships with brokers and producers in their local market
• Experience developing and growing a book of business
• An entrepreneurial mindset and desire to build something lasting
• The ability to work independently while leveraging the resources of a larger organization

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation with support as you establish and grow your market
• Long-term commission opportunities on a recurring book of business
• The backing of an established, nationally respected organization
• Access to experienced underwriting, marketing, implementation, and service teams
• Employee ownership through one of the largest independent, employee-owned brokerages in the nation

Ready to Build Something Bigger?

If you're looking for the freedom of an entrepreneurial role backed by the resources of a thriving employee-owned organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Compensation is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, education, work experience, industry certifications, and is commensurate based on the book of business. In addition to your salary, Holmes Murphy offers a comprehensive total rewards program including annual bonuses, total wellbeing benefits and support for professional development.

Avant Specialty Benefits is an equal opportunity employer.