Territory Sales Manager

State National Companies (SNC)

Territory Sales Manager at Western National Insurance Group serving agencies in Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Building agency relationships and managing production, claims, and sales.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeIllinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,400 - $130,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relationship-building skills with customers and agencies, effectively communicates insurance terms and policies, and utilizes analytical abilities to enhance sales strategies and customer satisfaction. Proficient in conflict resolution and negotiation, with a solid understanding of insurance regulations and risk management.

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Property-And-Casualty Insurance Sales ExperienceExcellent Written And Verbal Communication SkillsConflict Resolution SkillsNegotiation ProficiencyBachelor's Degree In Business Or Marketing

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Hard Skills

Sales Strategy DevelopmentData AnalysisReport AnalysisCustomer Relationship ManagementRisk Management ConceptsInsurance Regulation ComplianceTraining FacilitationAgency Production ManagementSales Metrics AnalysisNew Business Development

Soft Skills

EmpathyPatienceInterpersonal CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Core SystemsOffice EquipmentComputer Software Packages

Industry Keywords

Insurance IndustryAgency-Facing ExperienceCustomer Experience StandardsSales ObjectivesAgency Dynamics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Builds and maintains strong relationships with existing and potential customers, understands their needs, and provides solutions that meet those needs.
Works closely with other departments, such as marketing, claims, and underwriting, to ensure a seamless customer experience and to align sales strategies with overall company goals.
Analyzes sales metrics and performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for increasing sales effectiveness.
Manages agency production and claims experience through report analysis, reviews production and profitability results with agency personnel, follows up to ensure sales objectives are achieved, and independently recommends and implements appropriate corrective action plans.
Effectively establishes and maintains regular meeting schedules with assigned agencies through in-person visits to achieve corporate objectives.
Drives new business submissions to meet corporate growth initiatives for the territory by maintaining and strengthening relationships.
Promotes and supports agency personnel by facilitating training on company products and systems, including internet-based technologies and new sales techniques in the agency office.
Acts as a liaison between the agencies and the company to communicate changes and develop opportunities for new and renewal sales.
Works with all members of the Sales Team to work toward established annual sales and production plans.
Effectively develops talking points and a sales approach to ensure proper and appropriate messaging that is aligned with Western National's philosophy.
Works with SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) for product and communication meetings.
Analyzes agency reports and develops strategies and action plans to effectively manage assigned agencies and territories.
Understands and reports new business opportunities, understands competitor activities, and stays informed about industry trends.
Develops and implements appropriate rehabilitation and/or termination programs when necessary.
Develops and implements growth plans with key agencies.
Continuously seeks ways to improve sales processes, enhance team performance, and increase customer satisfaction.
Leads sales presentations and negotiations with key clients and prospects.
Researches and recommends new agencies for appointment by recruiting, interviewing, and assessing the fit of the agency per established new appointment guidelines.
Assists agencies in resolving complex complaints regarding underwriting, claims, service, or other internal Western National areas.
Collaborates with underwriting to develop core agency strategies and support account-level decisions and mentors underwriters in understanding agency dynamics and effective communication.
Works closely with all company departments to develop a high level of teamwork and cooperation to provide excellent service to agents and policyholders.
Consistently acts according to our customer experience standards, including responding quickly, maintaining a positive attitude, building rapport, demonstrating empathy, managing the customer’s expectations, using the proper communication channel for the situation, and taking ownership to ensure the customer’s issue is resolved.
Proficient ability to demonstrate empathy and patience when dealing with customers, especially when they are facing stressful situations or complex issues.
Ability to quickly and effectively address customer inquiries, resolve issues, and find solutions that meet customer needs with minimal assistance from a leadership support system.
Seeks feedback from customers to identify areas for improvement and works with various departments to implement changes.
Handles complaints and conflicts, striving to resolve them in a way that maintains customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid and unrestricted driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel frequently (75 – 80%), including overnight in-state travel (15 – 200-mile radius).
Prior property-and-casualty insurance company sales and marketing experience, or equivalent agency-facing property-and-casualty industry experience.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proven ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of an organization.
Excellent conflict resolution skills.
Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
Maintains a professional demeanor, shows respect, and demonstrates integrity in all interactions with customers.
Proficient use of various core systems, office and computer equipment, and software packages.
Understands and demonstrates proficiency in negotiations and leveraging in business transactions.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills to clearly explain insurance terms, policies, and procedures to agency partners, with the ability to actively listen and understand customer needs and concerns.
Proficient understanding of insurance regulation and compliance requirements to ensure all sales activities adhere to legal standards.
Leads or co-leads project groups to assist in the evolution of coverages, policies, and procedures, and brings forward new ideas and innovations.
Proficient understanding of risk management concepts and how they apply to insurance products and client needs.
Bachelor's degree in business or marketing; experience in lieu of degree acceptable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance plan options and other standard employee benefits, including dental insurance, vision benefits, life insurance, disability insurance, and more!
Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) Plan (participants are eligible for 100% matching on the first 6% of their contributions)
Wellbeing Program, including onsite fitness studio
Paid Time Off – including holiday, vacation, and volunteer
100% company-paid tuition reimbursement for approved job-relevant coursework and access to The Institutes (Risk and insurance education)
Paid parental leave
Bonus opportunities