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About the Role Discovery Insurance Company is seeking a motivated, relationship-driven Territory Marketing Representative to manage and grow relationships with independent insurance agencies throughout Western North Carolina. This is a field-based position combining agency relationship management , business development , territory planning , and sales . The ideal candidate enjoys working independently, building strong relationships, analyzing business performance, and identifying opportunities to help agency partners grow. What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with independent insurance agencies throughout Western North Carolina, including Charlotte, Hickory, Statesville, Asheville, and surrounding areas.
• Conduct regular in-person agency visits and serve as a primary point of contact for agency owners, producers, and staff.
• Identify opportunities to increase profitable new business, retention, and agency engagement.
• Analyze agency production and performance to develop strategies for growth.
• Prospect for and evaluate potential new agency partnerships.
• Train and educate agencies on Discovery products, underwriting guidelines, technology, incentives, and company initiatives.
• Help agencies resolve issues by coordinating with underwriting, customer service, claims, billing, and other internal departments.
• Gather and communicate agency feedback and market trends to company leadership.
• Effectively plan and manage a large geographic territory based on business opportunity and agency needs.
• Represent Discovery at agency meetings, industry events, and company functions.

What We're Looking For Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a field-based territory.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout Western North Carolina, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred:

• Active North Carolina Property & Casualty insurance license.
• 2+ years of property and casualty insurance experience.
• Experience working with independent insurance agencies.
• Previous territory management, outside sales, agency development, underwriting, marketing, or business development experience.
• Knowledge of the North Carolina personal auto insurance market.
• Non-standard automobile insurance experience is strongly preferred.
• Existing relationships within the North Carolina independent agency community are a plus.

A college degree is not required. We value relevant insurance knowledge, industry experience, relationship-building ability, and demonstrated business results. What Success Looks Like Success in this role isn't measured simply by the number of agency visits made. We're looking for someone who can build meaningful agency relationships and turn those relationships into results. Performance will focus on profitable new business growth , productive agency development , agency engagement and retention, new agency opportunities, effective territory management, and strong follow-through with agency partners.

Compensation & Benefits Base Salary:

$45,000-$65,000 annually , depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits may include:

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, based on company policy
• Business travel expenses covered by the company
• Paid time off
• Health and insurance benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Company-provided technology
• Performance-based incentive About Discovery Insurance Discovery Insurance Company is a North Carolina-based automobile insurance carrier with an established network of independent insurance agency partners throughout the state.

Our Territory Marketing Representatives are more than salespeople — they become trusted resources for their agency partners while serving as an important connection between the field and Discovery. If you are competitive, relationship-driven, self-motivated, and enjoy helping independent insurance agencies succeed , we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

$45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Vision insurance

Work Location:

On the road