Commercial Lines Sales Excecutive

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES/OBJECTIVES

• Retention and growth of existing book of business through client visit, coverage reviews, carrier negotiation, re-marketing as necessary. Team work with assigned customer service representatives is expected.
• Rounding out/cross selling existing clients with life insurance and other applicable commercial lines. Some of this may involve referral to other departments.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities within your assigned territory for commercial insurance
• Representing the agency at various events including, but not limited to, trade shows, annual conventions, company functions, and various other functions.

SKILLS/EDUCATION REQUIRED

• Prefer bachelor's degree in business or a related field. Willing to consider lower levels of education, depending on candidate's skill set and experience.
• 3+ years sales experience
• Basic knowledge of logging, trucking, sawmill, pallet, and other wood products manufacturing businesses preferred, but not required.
• Possess one of the following: Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota P&C Producer license
• Must possess a valid driver license with acceptable MVR
• Familiarity and basic working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and efficiently with team members, customers, prospective customers, and carriers is essential.
• Experience/formal education within commercial insurance and specifically blue collar industries is preferred.
• Travel is required.
• Work Remotely - Must live in Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Minnesota as there will be occasional required visits to assigned office in Niagara, WI or home office in Newberry, MI.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Negotiable base salary, plus commission on business written.
• Health benefits, vision, dental, disability, group life, and supplemental plans available
• Roth IRA with 3% Company match.
• Company provides laptop, company vehicle, expense account, and cell phone.