Business Development Associate

We are seeking a Business Development Associate for our Insurance Services company, Superior Insurance Partners, who will play a critical role in generating leads and building a pipeline of potential partnership opportunities. The candidate will join a highly collaborative and motivated team in a high growth environment with substantial opportunity to create value for all involved. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong desire and passion for sales and business development, and a great goal-oriented attitude. Primary Job Responsibilities: Generate leads for the company through cold calling efforts Outbound prospect qualification and account research Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities Work closely with business development team to generate and qualify new leads as well as closing transactions Assist in marketing campaigns for Superior Insurance Services Manage outbound mailing program and track response rates Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment Required Criteria: Bachelor Degree in business or related field Experience cold and warm calling small business owners Experience in an inside sales role, or strong desire to move into sales Prior experience within an insurance organization is a plus Ability to communicate, both written and orally, with a leadership approach Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong leadership and communication skills Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment Local to the Greater Chicago, IL area Preferred Criteria: Insurance Services industry, or multi-site company experience Base Salary $50,000.00 plus monthly bonuses #J-18808-Ljbffr