Regional Business Development Executive

Job Summary

Established in 2021, Independence Pet Holdings is a corporate holding company managing a diverse portfolio of pet health brands and services. Pet Partners, a subsidiary, operates as one of North America’s largest pet insurance and services organizations, supporting over 1,000,000 pets in the U.S. and Canada.

Main Responsibilities

• Develops new accounts and generates new business from existing accounts
• Pursues sales leads and visits customer sites within assigned territory
• Executes sales strategy, identifies new opportunities/leads, and generates sales reports
• Sells directly to employer groups and through insurance brokers, consultants, and benefit administration companies
• Compiles RFPs and RFIs that are relevant to the needs of the customer
• Keeps up to date on industry trends and competitive offerings and communicates to the business
• Attends trade shows, exhibitions, and company meetings, as required
• Tailors sales presentations to customers to enhance their understanding of pet insurance

Basic Qualifications

• 6 years’ group voluntary insurance benefits, sales, and/or relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience (One-year relevant experience is equivalent to one-year college)
• Must hold and maintain: Resident State Property & Casualty License, or must obtain within 60 days of hire; AND Non-Resident Property & Casualty License for all US States, or must obtain within 60 days of hire
• Must have and maintain vehicle insurance on transportation used for travel to customer sites
• Up to 70% travel required within territory, based on the needs of the business

Other

• Must have a valid driver's license from the province or territory of residency
• Must possess a valid passport for travel to the United States
• Must have and maintain vehicle insurance on transportation used for travel to customer sites

Benefits

• Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability
• 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Retail savings plan
• Personal Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Pet friendly office environment
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Pet Insurance
• On the job training and skills development
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)