Business Development Manager - Personal Lines Insurance

Company Details:Responsibilities:

• Execute agency management strategies, including distribution management activities, in order to meet or exceed growth and profit targets by state and by agent/broker
• Lead agency business planning, including new business, retention, hit ratio, profit, efficiency and other targets
• Travel throughout the assigned territory is required and averages 60% of each week
• Execute activities and projects relative to business development, lead generation, networking and events, campaign management and brand building
• In assigned geography, identify and appoint new agent/broker partners who will positively contribute to the growth of Berkley One. As well as manage out non-performing agents.

• Contribute to build distribution capabilities in suport of Berkley One's business strategies and goals
• Track agency partner financial performance and pro-actively adjust strategies and tactics to leverage opportunities, revenue generation and the establishment of the Berkley One brand
• Build successful connections between agency partners and relevant Berkley One functions in order to delevier exceptional customer service
• Provide quote coaching and other new business assistance to agency partners

Qualifications:

• A love of process and optimization and excited about the opportunity to experiment with building the Berkley One brand and telling the Berkley One story across multiple channels
• Incredible empathy and understanding of the needs of customers, both insureds and their agents alike; an excellent, pro-active advocate for Berkley One customers and passionate about their brand experience
• Natural curiosity, a love learning how things work and always looking for innovative improvements
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Territory is the Northeast region with travel up to 60%, including driving
• Minimum 5+ years of successful agency management experience (high net worth insurance experience preferred) or equivalent
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, a communication style that is flexible to the situation, able to communicate clearly and with a purpose
• Calm under pressure; excellent organizational skills, integrity, and great follow-through on tasks
• Experience contributing on a high performing marketing/distribution/sales team in a high growth, fast paced environment
• A strong sense of accountability, fun and adventure

Additional Company Details: We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including: • Base Salary Range: $125,000 – $140,000 • Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus • Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Wellness, Paid Time Off, 401(k) and Profit-Sharing plans The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.