Senior Business Developer (MS)

Summit Insurance Group, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Wellness plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC is seeking a field-based development professional for Illinois with a strong background in marketing and strategic business development. You will identify profitable opportunities, build agency partnerships, and drive revenue growth across multiple states with extensive travel.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration or Marketing and 5+ years of relevant experience, plus professional insurance certifications (AU, CPCU, CIC, INS or ARM).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic business development, marketing, or a related role.
• Certifications include AU, CPCU, CIC, INS or ARM.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic marketing plans considering agency strengths, competitors, and market conditions.
• Identifies and secures profitable new business opportunities in target markets and develops/implements strategic plans to increase market share.
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with key agencies with tailored insurance solutions to meet needs and improve retention.
• Drives revenue growth by meeting/exceeding sales targets; may implement cross-selling and upselling strategies.
• Conducts market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats for strategic decisions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Agency dynamics

Marketing

Underwriting

Risk management

Communication

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Summit provides independent insurance agents and their clients with market-leading workers’ comp insurance and elite customer service. We’re growing and currently serve more than 7,000 independent agents and 31,000 policyholders across the South, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic.

Our strength comes from a single-minded focus on workers’ comp and a commitment to long-term customer relationships. Summit is who you turn to when you need a specialist who not only knows workers’ comp but also gets to know your business and your priorities.

Our field team members are located in every state in which we operate.

Summit is a member of the Great American Insurance Group where our highest goal is for all employees to feel included, respected, and empowered to perform at their best.

Summit’s superregional growth continues. We currently serve 17 states. And in 2026, our expansion will include Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Washington D.C., with Missouri and additional states to follow.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• This position is a field role within Illinois.

• Develops strategic marketing plans, considering agency strengths, competitors, and market conditions.

• Identifies and secures profitable new business opportunities in target markets and develops and implements strategic plans, resulting in a specified increase in market share.

• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with key agencies by providing tailored insurance solutions that meet their specific needs, leading to an increase in agency retention and satisfaction. Educates agencies on product features, market placement, and effective selling techniques.

• Drives revenue growth by achieving or exceeding sales targets. May develop and execute cross-selling and up-selling strategies

• Conducts market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, informing strategic decision‑making.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience: Generally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic business development, marketing, or a related role. Completion of or continuing progress toward certifications including Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM).

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Strong understanding of agency dynamics, marketing, underwriting, and risk management. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships. Proficiency in interpreting competitive data and industry trends. Ensures compliance with insurance laws and regulations, applying underwriting rules, guidelines, and rating manual standards. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Demonstrated decision‑making ability and customer‑centric mindset. Position requires frequent day and overnight travel (60% - 80% of time) to visit agents and brokers.

Company:

SCI Summit Consulting, LLC

Salary Range:

$80,000.00 -$155,000.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part‑time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.