Associate Business Development Leader

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking an Associate Business Development Leader to join our growing team in Fort Wayne, IN! The role of the Associate Business Development Leader ("BDL") is a foundational sales role within our Client Services department. The Associate BDL will develop and perform their role under the guidance of a dedicated Business Development Leader. This individual will learn the critical fundamentals of our sales processes through daily education and by assisting the dedicated BDL with organizing and processing all phases of assigned renewal accounts. The Associate BDL will also engage in the process of prospecting for new business leads and take on other assigned projects to further develop the required technical knowledgebase and skill set needed to successfully serve the market segments we serve. The Associate Business Development Leader may operate under assigned revenue goals alongside the supervising Business Development Leader. In addition, this role will assist in promoting the specialty insurance industry's awareness of the American Specialty brand, products and services in an engaging and professional manner. How You Will Contribute: Assist with the development and processing of renewal business accounts as assigned. Assist with identifying qualifying prospects across market segments and within dedicated BDLs assigned territory. Assist with the development of the insurance proposal to the broker. Learn to interpret feedback from brokers and develop suggestions to modify/enhance terms in order to successfully write the account in accordance with underwriting goals. Evaluate service requests from brokers/clients and determine the best method to respond in compliance with company's and standard industry protocols. Any other job-related duties as may be assigned. Licenses & Certifications: Possess or obtain Indiana Property & Casualty and Life & Health licenses upon hire Skills & Experience to be Successful: Bachelor's Degree in Insurance & Risk Management, Sales, or Business Management field preferred Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: Health Benefits : Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself". Employment Type: Full Time