Business Development Manager

Role Overview

SMART IT Services, Inc. is seeking a passionate, results-driven Business Development Manager to lead their growth in the independent insurance agency market. This is a remote (work-from-home) opportunity ideal for a candidate based in the Eastern Time Zone, preferably within Central Florida, North Carolina, or Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Expansion: Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the independent insurance agency market.
• Client Engagement: Build lasting relationships by deeply understanding clients' needs, challenges, and goals.
• Strategic Planning: Create and execute strategic business plans to achieve sales objectives and grow SMART’s client portfolio.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to customize solutions that align with client requirements, ensuring excellence and satisfaction.
• Brand Promotion: Represent SMART IT Services at industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to strengthen our brand’s visibility and credibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated success in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within the insurance or IT sectors.
• Strong, established industry relationships, particularly within the insurance community.
• Experience or general understanding of IT solutions relevant to independent insurance agencies is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with tools like HubSpot, LinkedIn, and Facebook is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, independent, results-driven, and eager to contribute to a team-oriented culture.