Business Development Manager

The Business Development Manager plays a pivotal role in driving brand awareness and business growth by traveling extensively throughout an assigned territory to build relationships with insurance agencies and represent the company at industry trade shows and charitable events. The ideal candidate is a polished, relationship-driven professional with exceptional networking, sales, and presentation skills who enjoys building lasting partnerships. Success in this role requires adaptability, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently while thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. We provide a comprehensive onboarding and training program designed to set you up for long-term success, so prior insurance industry experience is not required. This role offers a competitive base salary complemented by a monthly commission plan tied to territory performance, providing the opportunity to earn additional compensation while driving growth within your assigned territory. Requirements 3 or more years of successful sales or in-person client relations experience Exceptional verbal and written communication skills Bachelor’s Degree Knowledge of software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Benefits 100% employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting and a 4% company match Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays On‑site pharmacy for convenience and savings Life, disability, critical illness and accident insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pre‑tax Flexible Spending Accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter-related expenses Tuition reimbursement Fitness reimbursement and various additional quality-of-life benefits Applied Underwriters is a global risk services firm helping business and people manage uncertainty through its business services, insurance, and reinsurance solutions. As a company, we truly operate differently within our business sector. Applied Underwriters has one of the highest customer retention rates in the industry - a success directly attributed to our employees and their high level of commitment, hard work, and ambition. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr