Senior Territory Sales Manager

CL d6ab13ee ca79 44ad 9b5d 121c64fda6e1; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

AMERISAFE is seeking a qualified Senior Territory Sales Manager to join our Excellence Team in Chicago, IL. This role involves managing sales and agency relationships while collaborating with various departments to meet production goals.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of insurance sales experience and a solid understanding of the commercial insurance industry. Strong communication skills and a customer-centric mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of insurance sales experience required.
• Thorough understanding of agency/wholesaler mechanics essential.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual territory plan for growth and profitability.
• Conduct weekly agency visits with occasional travel.
• Manage relationships within designated agency network.

Skills

Insurance sales experience

Commercial insurance knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Business acumen

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Job description

This is a salaried position with bonus potential.

AMERISAFE is seeking a detail-oriented, productivity driven professional to add to our "Excellence Team" based in Chicago, IL. The Senior Territory Sales Manager will be responsible for all sales and agency management related activity within the assigned geographical territory. This position will work under the leadership of the Regional Vice President of Sales and in partnership with underwriting, safety, marketing and other AMERISAFE departments to achieve the stated sales and production goals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of insurance sales experience
• Possesses an in-depth knowledge of the commercial insurance industry and strong knowledge of agency/wholesaler mechanics
• Ability to manage a remote territory working with limited direction
• Dedicated problem solver with the ability to own an issue or request and collaborate with others to ensure satisfactory resolution
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills and mindset
• Ability to demonstrate integrity, exhibit team spirit and enthusiasm, and establish trust and credibility
• Business acumen to interact effectively with all levels of personnel and represent the Company professionally
• Agile learner who can quickly absorb information and apply it to current business situations
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Bachelor’s degree preferred or relevant industry experience

Responsibilities

• Develop an annual territory plan that aligns with the regional and company growth and profitability goals
• Weekly agency visits with occasional overnight travel including travel to trade shows, conventions, and internal meetings
• Completes annual agency business plans with appropriate action items to ensure company objectives are achieved
• Oversee the development and management of partnerships within the designated agency plant regarding company products and drive submission activity and profitable premium growth
• Develop key partnerships with independent agencies to increase the success of the carrier - agency relationship
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to deliver an exemplary customer experience
• Responsible for managing assigned agencies and the prospecting of potential new agency partners
• Keep our team informed of industry trends through contact with independent agents and interactions at insurance industry meetings and conventions
• Timely completion of administrative duties such as weekly call and expense reports
• Assists in special assignments and projects at the request of Amerisafe leadership
• Coaching and mentoring of less experienced sales team members
• Foster the AMERISAFE culture by embracing the pillars of consistency, focus, frugality, ownership and service.