Senior Field Sales Representative (Commercial Lines)

Utica National Insurance Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 93,500 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit

401(k) Profit Sharing and Investment Plan

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Utica National Insurance Group is seeking a Senior Field Sales Representative in the United States to develop and execute agency sales strategies. The role involves building relationships, managing agency production initiatives, and enhancing agency effectiveness.

Candidates should possess significant experience in P&C Commercial Lines marketing and an understanding of the insurance industry. Benefits include medical, dental, and a comprehensive retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in P&C Commercial Lines marketing or underwriting preferred.
• In-depth understanding of the insurance industry, including competitors, trends, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead talent toward a common goal.

Responsibilities

• Build and execute strategies for agency sales plans.
• Educate customers on product offerings and corporate procedures.
• Develop relationships with agency personnel and industry peers.

Skills

P&C Commercial Lines marketing

Insurance industry understanding

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

INS, AU, CPCU certifications

Job description

What You Will Do

As a Senior Field Sales Representative you will have the chance to build and execute strategies to build our agency and sales plan including recruiting and inspiring new agents as well as creating depth in the existing agency relationships. Our regional sales representatives support our Middle Market, Small Commercial and Specialist lines (Auto Dealers, Educational Institutions) among all lines of commercial business to include Worker's Compensation, General Liability, Commercial Auto, Commercial Property, Commercial Package.

• Develop and monitor territorial/state agency plans.
• Spearhead agency/territorial review process.
• Execute the entire life cycle of appointments including prospecting, soliciting, appointing, developing, and evaluating. Know and properly administer the various components of the customer bonus plan.
• Manage Agency Production Initiatives by utilizing available marketing tools and sufficient submission activity to meet territorial objectives.
• Establish and monitor individual customer commitments (i.e., business plans, loans, overrides, bonus), and initiate corrective action where necessary.
• Develop and monitor territorial/state line of business growth plans that are in adherence with the Marketing Plan Classifications.
• Determine profitability by various methods, including but not limited to accident year loss ratios, calendar year loss ratios, allowable loss ratios, and return on sales (ROS) measurements.
• Own loyalty and retention initiatives such as relationship building at all levels of an agency; develop rapport with industry peers and trade associations; coordinate territory functions/breakfast meetings; develop relationships with internal departments necessary to achieve corporate objectives; inform producers of new merchandising areas; use ACE to inform agent‑customers of success/new business write, product enhancements, etc.
• Develop and monitor territorial/state target market plans.

Additional Responsibilities

• Educate customers on product offerings, automation, forms and brochures, and Company procedures. Coordinate territory functions breakfast meetings, training sessions, product fairs.
• Gather competitive marketing intelligence regarding pricing, coverages, and market actions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Conforms with all corporate policies and procedures.

What You Need

• 5+ years' experience in P&C Commercial Lines marketing or underwriting preferred.
• In-depth understanding of the insurance industry, including competitors, trends, and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead talent toward a common goal.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• Significant insurance education, such as INS, AU, CPCU or the demonstrated willingness to pursue insurance education is strongly recommended.
• Candidates that don't meet the above experience/education may be considered as Field Sales Representative.

Location

New Hampshire / Western Massachusetts

Salary Range

Senior Field Sales Representative: $93,500 - $130,000. Field Sales Representative: $72,000 - $103,000.

This position also comes with eligibility for Variable Compensation Bonus plan.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Benefit
• Dental Benefit
• Vision 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
• Paid Volunteer Day
• Employee Referral Award Program
• Wellness programs
• Personal Insurance Discount

Additional Information

This is a full‑time salaried, exempt (non‑overtime eligible) position. Utica National is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Field position that comes with eligibility for Company Vehicle.