Business Development Executive

Key Responsibilities

• Manage agency relationships and act as a resource and trainer for agency personnel regarding Great West's products, services, and procedures.
• Assist agencies with production goal setting and review progress on a quarterly basis with business partners.
• Build and maintain relationships with outside associations and groups while providing valuable information about Great West.
• Conduct market share analyses, projections, and identify new possibilities for agency partnerships.
• Facilitate communication flow between agents, underwriters, and other departments.
• Partner with corporate marketing department to coordinate regional agent meetings, agent councils, and educational seminars.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or related field.
• Knowledge of insurance and preferably some exposure to the trucking industry.
• Minimum of 4 years in insurance marketing, agency producer, sales, underwriting, or claims position.
• Strong communication, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• A drive for continual development of product knowledge and insurance educational programs: AU, CPCU, CIC, CISR, CRM, STAR

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Generous paid time off and paid company holiday schedule
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Long-Term Disability, Company Match 401(k), HSA, FSA
• Paternity Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility and Family Planning Assistance, Pet Insurance, Retail Discount Programs
• Wellness programs, gym subsidies, and support for maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• Scholarships for dependents and tuition reimbursement to further your education
• Company paid continuing education and monetary awards for professional development

Pay

Competitive compensation details are available upon request.

Schedule

The position requires up to 75% travel from the Knoxville, TN office.