Territory Sales Partner - North Illinois

Company Description

Are you searching for entrepreneurial opportunities in thriving industries? Our current North Chicago Territory is seeking a successor to become the future owner of this established business within the rapidly growing pet medical insurance industry. Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help the pets we all love receive the veterinary care they need. Historically, pet owners have paid for veterinary care with discretionary income, savings, credit cards, or other loans. Medical care for a pet sometimes involves sophisticated and costly treatments that are out of reach for many owners. Those without medical coverage may be forced to choose less expensive, sub-standard alternatives. This puts veterinarians in the position of having to determine treatment options based on an owner’s finances. Pet owners in the United States and Canada collectively own approximately 180 million dogs and cats and less than 3% have medical coverage for their pets. Hospitals see a benefit in their bottom line when they have a client base that has the ability to pay for treatments that may otherwise be out of their financial means. And Trupanion's dedication provides a solid foundation for the success of our Territory Partners, who reap the rewards of pets that stay enrolled through residual income.

About the role

For the last 10 years, our revenue and the number of Trupanion enrolled pets have increased every quarter. We attribute our rapid growth to our unique approach to insuring pets. Our comprehensive plan has no payout limits and covers chronic, congenital, and hereditary conditions not present at enrollment. We’re the only provider with patented in-hospital software to process and pay claims directly to hospitals in minutes, while pet owners are at checkout! Thousands of hospitals have partnered with us to take advantage of this and the many additional benefits that our software provides. Unlike others in the industry, we own the Trupanion brand and do not have to pay royalties for our brand name. Companies that do not own their own brand, lose an additional 3–5 points of brand franchising expense. We set an industry high with our 98.6% monthly retention rate, and that rate continues to increase!

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant to Trupanion and be the exclusive representative for our pet health insurance product within the greater North Chicago market.
• Build relationships and educate veterinarians, vet techs, and office staff about how having clients who are insured by Trupanion will not only benefit their practice but also the lives of the companion animals and families they serve.

Qualifications

• Drive and motivation to become a successful business owner and Territory Partner.
• Reside in the territory you represent and be available to dedicate 40 hours a week to building your business.
• Be or become Property & Casualty licensed in your state of residence.
• Background in sales, business ownership, or veterinary industry.

Additional Information

• Start-up costs: One thousand dollars per month in the first year as you get started.
• Long-term revenue: Commission-based but also includes a monthly residual. Each new policy that activates within your exclusive region generates a $10 commission. After enrollment, our Territory Partners receive monthly residual income for all active policies in the region, with an average policy life span of over 73 months.
• Equal-opportunity employer: Trupanion is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.