Sr. Sales Manager, Commercial Trucking Representative (TEXAS – except the greater Houston Area)

GEICO; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 101,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Sr. Sales Manager to spearhead the growth of agency relationships in the commercial trucking sector. This role involves managing a portfolio of truck and commercial specialist accounts, implementing best practices, and driving revenue growth through strategic planning and relationship building. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales management and commercial insurance, with a knack for analyzing market trends and optimizing agency performance. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, ensuring your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Sick and Parental Leave

401(k) Plan

Tuition Assistance

Paid Training and Licensures

Qualifications

• Strong sales management and commercial insurance knowledge required.
• 3+ years in sales or relevant insurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage agents and expand agency distribution in designated areas.
• Analyze territory for strategic growth and profitability goals.

Skills

Sales Management

Commercial Insurance Knowledge

Relationship Building

Conflict Resolution

Organizational Skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3 years of sales or relevant insurance experience

Job description

Sr. Sales Manager, Commercial Trucking Representative (TEXAS – except the greater Houston Area)

LOCATION:

Candidates must reside near a major airport and be able to travel overnight within their geographic area.

• Must reside in or near Dallas, TX (preferred) or San Antonio, TX
• Territory/Region: - Dallas, TX and San Antonio, TX
• Overnight Travel: 50%

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Sr. Sales Manager, Commercial Trucking Representative who will be responsible for growth of agency relationships to increase profits of GEICO and GEICO-affiliated products within an assigned area of responsibility. Under general direction, responsible for both growing revenue via the maintenance of 75 – 125 truck and commercial specialist accounts (territory). DEVELOPS, TESTS, and IMPLEMENTS best practices and processes to develop field and call sales resource proficiency.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prospects, interviews, and approves new appointments to expand GEICO’s agency distribution.
• Manage agents within a designated area of responsibility using in person, virtual, phone, and email to build relationships, deliver trainings, and manage agency performance. Implements policies and procedures of the agency program.
• Analyzes territory to understand and detail where to spend time and resources to detail and execute a strategic plan to achieve growth and profitability goals.
• Understands and applies Commercial Insurance knowledge of Company’s commercial products, competitive placement, industry trends, sales tools, and agency technology to design and deliver an effective sales call using an effective sales model to assist the agency in solving problems and growing their revenue by increasing Company’s value within the agency.
• Prepares and documents effective pre-call strategies and IDENTIFIES new areas to aid the agency in growing its Company written premium, properly documenting each sales call and agency strategy supporting the sales process therein.
• Works with product management to identify new areas of opportunity. Compares and delivers competitive intelligence on ways to improve our industry position.
• Documents the best process to prospect, qualify and onboard new commercial agencies to expand Company’s agency distribution footprint.
• Documents the best processes to train principals, agents, and representatives to optimize their understanding and preference toward Company products and processes, providing feedback on competitive comparisons to product and the strategy team, as available.
• Monitors agent performance to action plans, identifies and documents needed actions and takes them as needed to help our partners (employees and agents) grow their business with Company.
• Creates and delivers annual, and semi-annual sales plans, regular updates and reporting to leadership to support strategic reporting.
• Interacts with critical state and industry association groups to determine growth efforts in new, and existing states.
• Develops the onboarding, training, and development (includes mentoring) plans of new Company sales and sales process teams.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to, seeing, hearing, typing, and speaking
• Must be able to speak in a clear, empathic, and professional manner via phone
• Must be able to meet in-person and virtual
• Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills
• Must be able to multi-task
• Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years sales or relevant insurance (claims preferred) experience
• Prior experience with driving sales results
• Prior experience working with different lines of insurance a plus (P&C, Commercial, Life/Health)
• Compliance with GEICO’s driving standards and/or policy
• Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles
• Meets attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

PREFERRED:

• Experience in the Trucking industry
• Experience with Commercial Insurance

Annual Salary

$101,475.00 - $169,125.00

The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits:

As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:

• Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
• 401(k) Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid Training and Licensures

*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.

**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.