Territory Manager - Personal Lines (South Denver/Colorado Springs)
About the role
The successful candidate must live within the assigned territory. Preferably, this individual will be based in or near South Denver Metro/Colorado Springs area.
Responsibilities
- Understands the strategic and operational goals of assigned territory and individual distribution partners, to identify mutually beneficial solutions, leveraging data and analytics, local marketplace information and competitor knowledge
- Proactively identifies and implements actions to achieve territory goals
- Leverages tools and resources available to increase operational efficiency (e.g., Salesforce, Seismic, dashboards and reporting)
- Gathers distribution partner feedback and shares continuous improvement opportunities with business partners across the company
- Collaborates with personal lines and farm geography partners and other Nationwide counterparts, such as claims and servicing, on problem solving, educating, promoting, reviewing sales practices and providing input
- Completes annual planning process, for appropriate distribution partners, documents agreements in Salesforce, and holds partners accountable to agreements
- Promotes and acts on opportunities within the territory
- Leads portfolio management meetings with the appropriate distribution partners to ensure alignment with (or moving forward) the goals of the territory; monitors portfolio data and analysis to drive profitability and revenue through assigned relationships, focused on both top and bottom line growth
Requirements
This role does not qualify for employer-sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program.
Qualifications
- A strong background in the independent agency distribution channel
- CARRIER-SIDE SALES MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE; A COMBINATION OF CARRIER AND AGENCY-SIDE EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIALLY IDEAL
- The proven ability to lead through influence
- TOP-LINE PERFORMANCE: A TRACK RECORD OF SUCCESS IN BUILDING RESULTS
Skills
- Manages Complexity: Ability to uncover root causes of issues and evaluate risks/benefits of different solution options
- Customer Focus: Ability to establish and maintain effective customer/distribution partner relationships
- Ensures Accountability: Very strong ability to establish clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results
- Situational Adaptability: Proven ability to readily adapt personal/interpersonal behavior and adjust in the moment
- Communicates Effectively: Strong level communication and presentation skills
- Plan and Align: Expert knowledge of how to break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions
- Proven ability to drive results, persuade, collaborate and act with courage
Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Pay
The national salary range for Territory Manager - Personal Lines : $108,000.00-$201,000.00
Schedule
Frequent travel required with potential for overnight stays. Requires regular, in person engagement with agency partners within your assigned territory to maintain a level of field presence and visibility that supports Nationwide's commitment to deepening agency relationships and driving profitable growth.