Senior Territory Sales Manager

AMERISAFE, Inc.

Senior Territory Sales Manager for AMERISAFE overseeing sales and agency management. Develop territory plans and collaborate with departments to achieve company goals.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

insurance salescommercial insurance knowledgeagency mechanicsbusiness planningpartnership managementcustomer experience deliveryadministrative reportingcoachingmentoringproblem solving

Soft Skills

organizational skillsinterpersonal skillslistening skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationcustomer service mindsetintegrityteam spiritenthusiasmtrust and credibility