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Job Description Locations: Apogee Oak Brook, IL Office and Apogee Wayne, PA Office
Apogee Insurance Group , a Berkshire Hathaway Company, is a specialty lines, professional liability, management liability, and commercial lines broker. A nationwide footprint offers consistency of product expertise and quality service to provide significant value for independent agent and broker customers. Licensed in all 50 states, with access to over 60 insurance companies utilizing admitted and non-admitted products – there is virtually no risk that Apogee cannot place!
Job Description: Our Agency Representatives are business to business salespeople focused on generating new business opportunities by sharing the Apogee story and our insurance products with independent retail agent customers. A successful teammate develops and nurtures business relationships over a variety of mediums, including: video conferencing, outbound telephone calls, and in-person visits. This sales and marketing position demands a self-driven, competitive team player with the urgency, organization and time-management skills to produce results.
Generate New Business Opportunities from independent retail insurances agencies by outbound sales activity
Share the Apogee Story with independent retail agents, including our service promises, our specialization, speed, accessibility, and value-added service. Utilize sales skills to demonstrate the features and benefits of all Apogee products and services Ask probing questions to uncover customer pain and obstacles in regards to professional and management liability. Convert these entry-points to new business applications (asking where Apogee can fit that need) Follow up on previously discussed prospects to convert to new business opportunities Follow up on lost opportunities from prior years and convert leads to formal activity Drive submission and premium production to meet minimum sales activity goals – combination of submission flow, customer virtual visits, and premium/binder production Become well-versed in current industry-related events and market changes to drive relatable opportunities Develop Customer Relationships: Work to know assigned territory and customers, building trusting relationships and Apogee believers Grow the Apogee brand by prospecting for new customer potential in assigned territory; identify cluster groups, agency networks, or any other customer groups and work in conjunction with other team members to formulate a plan of action Be a customer advocate during the insurance application/underwriting and quoting process Monitor production of customers to achieve goals. Schedule joint video conferencing customer appointments with carrier partners and in-house product experts/leadership quarterly. Communicate regularly with in-house account managers to enhance knowledge about submission activity and partner with in-house team to enhance the quoting process to meet the needs of the individual customer. Attend and engage in territory customer networking/industry events (to identify new customer prospects and convert current customer prospects to customers) Utilize sales software (ACT), account management software (AIM) and MS Office to manage customer relationships and update customer profiles. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree is preferred P&C License (must obtain within first 90 days of employment) Excellent verbal presentation and computer skills Energetic, goal-oriented, methodical, accountable, and has a positive attitude Multi-tasking, team player with time management and organizational skills Motivated and results-driven personality, with an entrepreneurial drive PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT: Enroll and complete formal insurance education program for both professional and personal development as outlined in individual development plan (AINS, RPLU). Attend regular sales training sessions to improve sales skills, technical product knowledge, and competitor information. EXPERIENCE: 2-5 years of hands-on experience in sales, marketing, and/or communications. Prior insurance product knowledge and insurance education – a plus! APOGEE BENEFITS: Commission-based sales role plus base salary with uncapped earning potential based on results Commissions paid monthly, salary paid bi-monthly Full benefits package for you and your family Collaborative and fun company culture with healthy work-life balance Receive compensation for training and continuing education while you learn the business Frequent customer interaction and networking opportunities, including carrier and customer outings, insurance industry events, etc. Company phone & Surface laptop provided At Apogee, our goal is to strengthen our community and culture by representing all races, genders, religions and sexual orientations. We continue to move conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion forward to ensure every community member has a sense of belonging, a voice and a seat at the table. If you have questions regarding your application status, please email Click To Reveal Email
Company DescriptionOur team is a group of energetic, knowledgeable, and dependable professionals who are certified in training customers on professional liability forms and coverage. Our product expertise, service, and focus on the independent retail agent customer helps us build lasting relationship and sets us apart from other wholesalers. Company Description
Our team is a group of energetic, knowledgeable, and dependable professionals who are certified in training customers on professional liability forms and coverage. Our product expertise, service, and focus on the independent retail agent customer helps us build lasting relationship and sets us apart from other wholesalers. Recommended Skills Account Management Business To Business Commercial Awareness Coordinating Leadership Marketing
