Sales Representative - Mid-West

Description

• Develop new business with Agents/Brokers
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing brokers
• Conduct sales calls to cultivate and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Develop the skills to be able to evaluate risk acceptability within established guidelines and set appropriate rates and factor levels.
• Negotiate fees with clients to close new and renewal business
• Learn department underwriting procedures from underwriting staff and manual
• Support underwriting in compilation and processing of quote requests in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Brokers, within scope of ability, to answer questions, explain decisions, and build and maintain productive relationships. Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to service requests. Refer problems to the appropriate department.
• Assist the department in meeting annual company goals for profitability, renewal retention, revenue growth, and new business production.
  
  

• 4 years Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Possess and have ability to apply knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures
• Solid written and verbal communication skills with an emphasis on confidentiality, tact, and diplomacy
• Advanced organizational and analytical skills; demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Intermediate proficiency and experience using Microsoft Office package (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word)

• Insurance Industry experience
• Customer Service or Sales experience

• Generous paid time off (PTO), 12 paid company holidays,
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with 6% company match.
• Health and dental insurance, and vision plan available.
• Company-provided long-term disability and life insurance.
• Opportunities for advancement in a successful and growing organization.
• Flexible work schedules and a great work/life balance.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Volunteer Time Off.
• Enjoy casual dress and work in a modern, comfortable office with free parking.
• Hybrid work schedule