Select Commercial Insurance Sales Producer - Industry Specialized
The Industry Specialized Program for the Select Commercial Insurance Sales Producer - Industry Specialized role is a comprehensive sales and insurance program focused on outside sales driving new business revenue growth for commercial business clients ($10mm and under in sales). In addition to cross‑selling referrals from other internal business units, this role is expected to build new wins through an assigned book of qualified prospects within a chosen industry specialization, Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare or Industrial. The program is designed to develop insurance industry knowledge, obtain insurance licensing, and focus on outside sales opportunities while leveraging current industry expertise.
Primary Responsibilities
- Achieve new business sales goals on an annualized basis within the target market of companies with sales of less than $10 mm.
- Create positive synergy and pursue cross‑selling opportunities with other practices (Property/Casualty, Employee Benefits, Personal Risk Services) to meet revenue growth targets.
- Generate sufficient new business leads and early appointment volume.
- Identify and overcome sales obstacles on a prospect‑specific basis.
- Use the discovery process (sales due diligence) and promote USI’s competitive differentiation, including mastering USI’s presentation templates and supporting OMNI output and associated solution pages.
- Communicate solutions effectively to a non‑insurance buyer.
- Develop relationships and achieve new business goals within a specific industry specialization.
- Use CRM systematically to support sales processes, inputting accurate and timely information to facilitate realistic corporate sales and revenue projections.
- Attend and actively participate in USI Industry Specialized Program, USI University, and USI Select ONE Academy.
- Obtain proper insurance licensing through the program and independent study.
- Develop and deploy sales and marketing strategies and periodic communications to optimize USI’s market position.
- Represent USI positively in meetings, seminars, trade shows, and networking events.
- Work collaboratively with the account management team and national/regional resources to maximize results.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- 3–5 years of business‑to‑business sales experience, including calling senior executives and a track record of financial success.
- Current sales success within one of the following industries: Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Healthcare or Industrial.
- Highly motivated, goal‑oriented, organized, and personable with a drive to meet individual sales targets.
- Superior written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent organization, follow‑up, and listening skills with a strong customer focus.
- Teamwork skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Understanding and commitment to the mutual objectives of the Select Commercial Insurance Practice and Regional Office.
- Ability to work with senior‑level management and present a top‑level executive presence.
- College degree preferred.
Why USI?
With over $2.7 billion in revenue and more than 10,000 associates across approximately 200 offices nationwide, USI is one of the largest insurance brokerage and consulting firms in the world. USI invests heavily in its associates, celebrating their growth and success through unique reward and recognition programs.
Resources & Support
USI ONE Advantage® is a value proposition that delivers robust risk‑management and benefit solutions with bottom‑line impact. USI ONE® represents Omni, Network, Enterprise—the elements that set USI apart. Through USI ONE, the firm develops strategic, timely, and effective risk‑management and benefit programs in terms that are easy to understand, with positive economic impact.
Career Pathways
USI’s sales associates receive industry‑leading training through USI ONE® Academy, focusing on messaging and articulation of solutions. Our Executive Series program offers industry articles, videos, and tools for meaningful conversations, while internal networking and mentoring build professional development. The average promotion timeline from small‑business sales to middle market is 12–36 months.
Rewards & Recognition
In addition to competitive pay, commission, incentives, and benefits, USI acknowledges top sales associates through USI PEAK, rewarding superior results. The firm also offers wellness programs, scholarships, and financial assistance in times of need.
Community & Inclusion
USI supports local communities, environmental sustainability, and diverse, equitable, inclusive workplaces through its I’m With U program and community outreach initiatives.
Recognition Summary
- Recognized as one of Insurance Business America’s Top Insurance Employers (2018–2024).
- Named to Business Insurance’s list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance five years in a row (2020–2024).
- Listed in Fortune’s 2024 Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance.
- Honored by Glassdoor as a Best‑Led Company in the U.S. in 2024.
- Recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2024.
Benefits
USI offers a full suite of competitive benefits: medical, wellness, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending, short‑ and long‑term disability, life insurance, and other employer‑sponsored programs. A generous paid family leave benefit and paid holiday time are also available.