Own and manage relationships with agents and local sales leaders of our P&C Insurance distribution partners to drive profitable growth
Support partner agencies in expanding sales volume, identify and close new sales opportunities, and meet sales and revenue targets
Lead and coordinate Market Generation initiatives across region(s), including countrywide initiatives
Develops and maintains strong relationships with agents and influencing distribution partners to increase sales production
Owns relationship with agents and local sales leaders
Responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies to drive growth and business goals in their markets
Accountable for utilizing available tools for driving profitable growth (ex: discretionary budget, sales incentives)
Acts as a field subject matter expert in product and delivery in multiple distribution channels and across multiple regions or states
Territories could include complex or new state/club/channel combinations
Drive agent adoption of product enhancements, initiates audits, and develops/implements methods to improve performance
Primary product and market expert on industry, competitor activity, and agent experience; identifies market trends and agent needs and communicates product or market opportunities to drive business strategy
Works with distribution partners to identify root causes and resolves issues; often times involving working with multiple cross-functional departments to drive solutions (underwriting, claims, and customer service)
Working with partners, develops and implements sales strategies and incentives to support product strategy and maximize growth opportunity
Own cross functional relationship to share wins and opportunities with partners driving growth in other channels in the same territory
Uses a structured approach with the ability to be agile to accommodate changes in business priorities
Utilizes iterative processes that will develop and grow with the business
Uses a structured process for launching training sessions and workshops in the field that drive key KPIs (e.g., new, renewal, retention, AWP business)
Spends face to face time, onboarding new agents, including training on product, systems, state specific guidelines and conduct quote review
Utilize internal, and rater based data to identify opportunities to improve agencies efficiencies and effectiveness
Example tactics include developing and conducting sales training and incentives, collaborating with sales leadership, and driving adoption of our insurance products and services independently
Drives and consults on overall business strategy and messaging to create value, maximize growth, and improve the business performance of our distribution partners.
Requirements
Bachelor degree or equivalent education and experience
A valid driver's license and insurable driving record or alternative transportation to safely travel between sites is required
10+ years of outside business to business sales experience or experience in property and casualty insurance sales, product management, or related role
Advanced knowledge of the property and casualty insurance industry
Great communication with product, operations, and marketing teams
Ability to plan and execute sales calls and presentations to customers to include capturing business from competitors
Able to cover large geographical sales territory (overnight travel required)
Travel required, more than 50%
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
CPCU
Analytical & Problem-Solving skills (working with agency and industry data)
Sensitivity and ability to effectively deal with cross-cultural diversity; capability of managing managers and people from remote sites; proven leadership skills.
Interpersonal skills to manage conflict and negotiate vendor and cross functional issues
Competency to identify project scope and impact of strategies, tactics and decisions on overall business