Business Development Manager

A Brief Overview Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers. Serves as marketing representative for owned agency operations within the assigned territory. Provides marketing information to agents regarding product opportunities, how to transact business with the agency, and responds to basic inquiries on how to place various Auto and Property & Casualty insurance products with the agency. Engages in business development/marketing activities which include identifying and visiting potential and existing customers, attending local conventions, market research, managing the customer/prospect database, creating marketing fliers, updating website, sending out e-mail blasts, etc. This position will be in Denver, Colorado, and is hybrid eligible. What will you do? Acts as Marketing professional visiting with agencies in the assigned territory. Routinely visits assigned agency partners or conducts virtual agency visits via the phone or internet with a travel level of at least 50% of the time. Answers questions and uses problem solving skills to resolve matters for agents and customers. Prepares for agency visits by running reports and conducting detailed analysis on production relative to goals and expectations. Maintains appropriate level of product knowledge to be able to train agents on our products and encourage their submissions and binds. Identify and visit prospective agencies by calling agencies directly to set up meetings and identify characteristics and determine their viability as an appointed agent. What are we looking for? Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience P&C License 5 or more years of work experience Who would excel in this role? Someone with sound judgement and decision making skills. Someone who can work independently with detail and accuracy. Excellent ability to communicate through both verbal and written means. We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development as well as companywide surveys to hear from our employees. We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, onsite fitness center, an Employee Relations team ready to assist you and more. In accordance with state pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith salary range estimate is being provided. The salary range for a Senior Representative is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, for a Manager position $95,000 to $115,000 based on the primary posting location of Denver, Colorado. Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply within four business days of the posting date. The Company will continue to accept applications until the position has been filled. Applicants may apply after four business days of the posting date with the understanding that the position may no longer be available when their application is submitted. Founded in 1940, National Indemnity Company (NICO) has become one of the leading property & casualty members of the Berkshire Hathaway Group of insurance companies, offering one of the widest selections of commercial insurance products in the industry and the highest possible financial strength rating by A.M. Best an A++XV rating. With the added diversity of three owned agencies, Northern States Agency, Pacific Gateway Insurance Agency, and Ringwalt & Lieshe Co., our employees embody the strength, stability, and integrity National Indemnity Company stands for. Joining our innovative corporate structure meshing “large company” benefits with a comfortable, “small company” atmosphere at our home office or at one of our owned agencies, your coworkers become family. We value our employees and what’s important to them – whether healthy living or philanthropy. We believe in investing in and encouraging our employees’ total well-being yields dividends time and time again. A comprehensive benefits package is available for regular, full-time employees, including health, vision, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(k) with company match. We also proudly offer 100% upfront tuition reimbursement to regular, full-time employees, to further your education. Our Omaha office boasts a complimentary state-of-the-art, on-site gym, a robust wellness program, low-cost downtown parking, and numerous volunteer and networking opportunities with other emerging professionals. Transparency in Coverage: NebraskaBlue.com/MRFs