Commercial Insurance Sales Representative-Southern TX

Job Details

Job Location
Austin, TX - Austin, TX

Remote Type
Fully Remote

Position Type
Full Time

Salary Range
$70,000.00 - $100,000.00

Description

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance has an opening for a Commercial Insurance Sales Representative/Businsess Development Executive in Southern TX.Responsible for sales, customer retention and helping grow the organization through various marketing techniques. Business Development Executives are responsible for representing the Company in a professional manner that reflects positively on the Company's corporate values.

Business Development Executive I

• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding production goals and objectives as established.
• Pursues expert knowledge of Company's insurance principles, practices, and products.
• Works to validate production by meeting new business sales goal.
• Works with support from manager and Sr. team members.

Essential Functions

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Generate sales and cross-selling opportunities with commercial accounts.
• Prospect and generate new business through leads and referrals.
• Conduct policy reviews and update policies.
• Provide quality customer service that ensures file quality, timely coverage and needs analysis with detailed documentation supporting conversations and decisions.
• Attend meetings and conventions as determined by manager.
• Inspect property, examining its general condition, prequalify new business risks, and communicate with and provide information to carrier personnel for proper risk assessment and placement.
• Obtain and provide information when claims are filed and monitor the claims to ensure they are settled equitably for the client and the insurer.
• Achieve or exceed set production goals.
• Portray a professional image through proper appearance and actions.
• Drive a vehicle for extended periods as the main method of transportation in the assigned territory.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of insurance and sales.
• Ability to build relationships and persuade and influence others.
• Recognize questionable coverage or contract situations which may necessitate management involvement.
• Ability to deal with confidential information.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Determine when and how to escalate concerns to the appropriate level of management.
• Contribute effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, vocabulary and punctuation.
• Analyze complex issues and make critical decisions.
• Read, interpret and input data efficiently and accurately.
• Communicate effectively with others (oral and written).
• Ability to provide effective member service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Work independently and use initiative.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks at once.
• Meet definite deadlines and deal with pressure situations.
• Utilize computer and related software effectively.
• Must possess high level of self-discipline, energy, initiative, empathy, and persuasive drive.
• Work will involve travel to attend meetings or service customers at other locations for 50 percent or more of the time.

Qualifications

Experience and Education Qualifications

Business Development Executive

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 3 years of related experience; or
• Associate's Degree or equivalent and 1 year of related experience; or
• Bachelor's Degree

Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certificates

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
• Must possess Property & Casualty insurance licenses prior to the start of employment
• Must possess Life & Health licenses or obtain within 60 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

All levels

One of the following insurance related certifications or similar: Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), or Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC)

Physical Requirements

• Vision sufficient with correction to read small print in communications, policies and on the computer screen
• Hearing or other means sufficient to understand conversations in person and over the telephone
• Speech sufficient to make oneself heard in person and over the telephone
• Mobility sufficient to move around in an office setting
• Dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment
• Strength sufficient to lift and carry routine office equipment weighing up to 30lbs.
• Endurance sufficient to maintain productivity throughout entire shift
• Physical ability to drive a car for extended periods as the main method of transportation to execute the job as needed

Work Environment

• Primary work environment will involve meeting members and prospects in their place of business/practice or their homes
• Some work will be performed in hotel rooms and your own home
• Significant travel, often overnight will be required

In addition to a competitive salary, eligible employees may receive an annual discretionary bonus and access to a benefits package including:

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life coverage
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid time off- amount received is based on the level of the role
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid/Remote Work Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pharmacists Mutual Insurance Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.