Insurance Sales Executive

Job Description

As an Insurance Sales Executive, you will work independently to sell and develop strong business-to-business relationships. A confident, self-starter, you are not afraid of cold calling, being persistent and developing new relationships.  Working closely with account managers, you will work in a partnership to ensure that all of your client’s needs are met.   

Roles and Responsibilities of an Insurance Sales Executive:

• Establish client relationships and follow up with customers, as needed.
• Provide prompt, accurate and professional customer service.
• Understand key coverage and risk techniques.
• Ability to determine coverage and exposure analysis. 
• Assist in marketing new and renewal business, including understanding key carrier traits to determine best fits and negotiating coverage and premiums. 
• Work within company specific guidelines and policies.

Requirements of an Insurance Sales Executive:  

• 3-5 years of previous business-to-business sales experience
• Commercial Insurance sales experience highly preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Experience selling to a specific industry a plus
• Required to obtain the appropriate state licensing within 90 days of hire
• Preference given to those with existing insurance licensure and/or industry designations
• Strong written and oral communication (especially telephone) skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities
• Excellent listening skills and ability to determine clients’ need efficiently
• Advanced ability in Microsoft Office products
• Experience with Applied Epic agency management system (preferred)

Benefits of an Insurance Sales Executive:  

• Base pay level depends on experience. Commissions/bonuses are awarded based on individual performance via sales results.
• Health and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan

Additional Requirements of an Insurance Sales Executive:  

• Pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening