Senior Field Sales Representative

Utica National Insurance Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle eligibility

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Utica National Insurance Group seeks a Senior Field Sales Representative to grow our New Jersey presence by partnering with independent agencies and driving profitable growth in commercial lines. You’ll advise agency partners, identify opportunities, and collaborate with underwriting, product, and field leadership to execute territory initiatives.

You’ll build strong agency relationships, recruit and onboard partners, and lead training, seminars, and events to strengthen market presence and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial property and casualty insurance experience in marketing, underwriting, agency management, sales, or business development.
• Experience developing and managing relationships with independent insurance agencies.
• Knowledge of insurance industry trends, market conditions, and competitive dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute territory and agency growth strategies to drive profitable commercial lines production.
• Build relationships with agency principals, producers, and staff to increase engagement and loyalty.
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and develop agency partners aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with agencies to develop business plans and production commitments.
• Lead retention and agency engagement through visits, meetings, and events.
• Coordinate agency training opportunities, product education seminars, and territory events.
• Monitor competitive market activity and provide insights on pricing, products, coverages, and trends.
• Partner with internal teams to support new product launches and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Prospecting and business development

Relationship building

Commercial P&C insurance knowledge

Analytical and strategic thinking

Influencing stakeholders

Education

CPCU/AU/INS designation

Job description

New Jersey TerritoryField-Based Role | Company Vehicle Provided | Bonus Eligible

Build Partnerships. Drive Growth. Make an Impact.

At Utica National, our success begins with strong agency relationships. We're looking for a driven and relationship-focused Senior Field Sales Representative to help grow our presence across New Jersey by partnering with independent insurance agencies and helping them achieve profitable growth.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to agency partners, helping them identify opportunities, strengthen performance, and grow their commercial insurance business. You'll collaborate with underwriting, product, and field leadership teams while driving strategic territory initiatives that support both agency success and Utica National’s long-term growth objectives.

If you enjoy building relationships, developing business strategies, and influencing results, this could be the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Field Sales Representative, you will:

• Develop and execute territory and agency growth strategies that drive profitable commercial lines production.
• Build strong relationships with agency principals, producers, and staff to increase engagement, loyalty, and long-term partnership success.
• Identify, recruit, onboard, and develop agency partners that align with our business objectives and target markets.
• Collaborate with agencies to develop business plans and production commitments that support mutual growth.
• Lead retention and agency engagement initiatives through regular agency visits, meetings, educational sessions, and networking events.
• Coordinate agency training opportunities, product education seminars, and territory events that strengthen relationships and increase market presence.
• Monitor competitive market activity and provide insights regarding pricing, products, coverages, and industry trends.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to support new product launches, specialty programs, and strategic business initiatives.
• Represent Utica National within the insurance community and develop relationships with industry organizations and trade associations.

What Makes You Successful

We’re looking for someone who combines commercial insurance expertise with exceptional relationship-building and business development skills.

You may be a great fit if you have:

• 5+ years of commercial property and casualty insurance experience in marketing, underwriting, agency management, sales, or business development.
• Experience developing and managing relationships with independent insurance agencies.
• Knowledge of insurance industry trends, market conditions, and competitive dynamics.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate agency performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive business results.
• Insurance designations such as CPCU, AU, INS, or a commitment to continuing professional insurance education.

Why Utica National?

For more than 100 years, Utica National has built a reputation for strong agency partnerships, underwriting excellence, and exceptional service. We invest in our employees and provide opportunities to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the communities and customers we serve.

When you join our team, you’ll find:

• Strong agency relationships and a respected marketplace reputation
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Company vehicle eligibility for field-based positions

Compensation

Candidates whose experience more closely aligns with the Field Sales Representative level may be considered for that opportunity.

This position is eligible for participation in the Company's Variable Compensation Bonus Plan.

Final compensation is determined based on experience, geographic location, education, professional designations, scope of responsibilities, and overall qualifications.

We believe strongly that talented people are core to our success and are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, career advancement and challenging work opportunities. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan for full time employees that include the following:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Life Insurance and Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan(Includes annual Company financial contribution and discretionary Profit Sharing contribution based upon annual company financial results)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Assistance, Training, and Professional Designations
• Company-Paid Family Leave
• Adoption/Surrogacy Assistance Benefit
• Voluntary Benefits - Group Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Legal, ID Theft Protection, Pet Insurance
• Student Loan Refinancing Services
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• Matching Gifts program
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs
• Personal Insurance Discount

Additional Information:

This position is a full time salaried, exempt (non overtime eligible) position.

Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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