Business Insurance Agent

SummaryThe District Business Insurance Agent works to maximize positive relationships between the District Office, Agency Owners, Agency Employees and the Commercial Underwriting department.  This will come through personal interaction and support by providing training, feedback, coaching, goal setting, sales and analytics focused on growing Commercial Insurance market share within the District Operation.  Works in conjunction with the District Manager to achieve agreed upon Commercial Insurance objectives.  Core objectives & deliverables include (but are not limited to):Supports District Manager in responsibility for all established District Office annual goals and growth objectives for Commercial InsuranceLeads Commercial Insurance sales by partnering with district agents in marketing, selling, and servicing commercial insurance productsBuild & maintain a commercial culture within the district by providing Agency Owners consistent training and support by utilizing underwriters, top commercial performing agents, and through agency visitsBuild & maintain a working relationship with the assigned underwriters to the district to reduce communication barriers between Agency Owners and UnderwritingSupport Agency owners by building marketing plans & executing on all needed areas to meet District Commercial goalsReview all commercial submissions daily to ensure successful approval for new business  Consistent communication with individual Agency Owners regarding submission processIdentify eligibility concerns or missing information on submissions as noted by underwritingCollaborate with District Manager to create training & promotions to achieve district goalsProvide tools, reports and data to Agency Owners to support increased submissions and new businessTracking & communicating weekly updates to entire District regarding Commercial activity & resultsCore Competencies:Principled – Ethical, honest and enthusiasticCommunication – Excellent verbal and written communication skillsBusiness Acumen – Solid business and management experienceStrong People Skills – Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with all personality styles, as well as the ability to inspire and influenceBusiness Results – Ability to meet District Office and individual performance metrics and goalsDrive and Productivity – Ability to achieve great results from ordinary circumstances; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities and responds to situations as they arise without supervisionTime Management – Ability to handle multiple tasks and see them to successful completionInnovation - Welcomes innovation and improvement recommendationsTeam Work - Welcomes feedback when offered and works well with othersRequirements Preferred Skills and Abilities:Prior experience in commercial insurance sales Ability to cultivate and build relationshipsExperience in a competitive sales type environmentHighly organized with strong follow up skillsStrong analytical capabilityAbility to quickly analyze & troubleshoot issues and provide recommended solutionsConflict resolution skillsExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint, and general Windows OS Navigation  Education Requirements:College degree preferred  Job & Experience Requirements:1-3 years within the Commercial Insurance industry -  Equivalent collegiate experience will be considered1+ years of sales or customer service experienceTravel requiredObtain Property & Casualty insurance licenses before hire dateBenefitsBonus potentialWork is performed on a flexible, self-directed scheduleAccess to training, support and resourcesCompensation:Base drawCommissionsQuarterly & Annual Bonus potential