Territory Sales Manager - Tennessee

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Position Summary

Must be located in Tennessee! Responsible for driving profitable growth through the independent agency channel within Tennessee. This role owns agency development, production growth, and portfolio performance, including loss ratio and business mix.

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or equivalent professional experience
• 2–5 years of sales, territory management, or agency-facing experience
• Property & Casualty insurance experience required (non-standard auto preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of independent agency distribution models
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/agency management platforms
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate state licensing if required

Responsibilities

• Drive Profitable Growth: Manage and grow a territory by balancing production, loss ratio, and business mix targets
• Agency Development & Appointment: Identify, recruit, and onboard high-potential independent agencies aligned with company strategy
• Agency Performance Management: Actively manage agency partners through regular engagement, performance reviews, and action plans
• Territory Strategy Execution: Develop and execute territory plans using data, market insights, and competitive intelligence
• Sales Execution: Conduct effective in-person and virtual sales calls using a structured sales approach
• Training & Enablement: Train agency staff on products, underwriting appetite, and technology platforms to drive adoption and production
• Data & Analytics Utilization: Leverage reporting tools to identify trends, diagnose issues, and prioritize opportunities
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with underwriting, product, and marketing teams to align initiatives and resolve issues
• Market Intelligence: Provide timely and actionable feedback on competitors, pricing, and agency sentiment
• Operational Discipline: Maintain accurate reporting, pipeline tracking, and activity documentation