Business Development Specialist

Business Development SpecialistInsuranceHub Leavitt Agency is seeking a motivated and results-driven Business Development Specialist to help generate new commercial opportunities. Location: Lawrenceville, GA (In-Office) *Must reside in or around Lawrenceville, GA Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 6 PMThis position is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys prospecting, building professional relationships, and creating new sales opportunities. The Business Development Specialist will identify and engage prospective clients that align with the agency's target industries, and geographic markets.The primary goal of this position is to develop qualified opportunities and schedule meetings between prospective clients and our commercial insurance producers.You might be the perfect candidate if these are things you are good at:Identify and engage prospective clients using producer prospect lists, assigned industries, and geographic markets.Conduct outbound prospecting through: phone calls, email campaigns, LinkedIn, Facebook, Nextdoor, and other professional and community networking platforms.Use prospecting and communication tools such as ZoomInfo, Apollo, CAB, Constant Contact, Ricochet, and RingCentral.Build and maintain accurate prospect databases.Schedule introductory calls, Microsoft Teams meetings, and in-person appointments between qualified prospects and producers.Develop and maintain email campaigns for targeted prospect lists.Respond promptly to inbound opportunities, including phone inquiries, website form submissions, and email quote requests.Work with management and producers to identify priority accounts and develop effective outreach strategies.Review and update assigned prospect lists each Monday.Establish weekly prospecting plans and activity goals.Accurately document prospecting activity, follow-up efforts, and pipeline updates in agency systems.We offer:$19 - $22 per hour plus bonusMatching 401K planExcellent and affordable benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, long term, short termVery generous paid vacation, sick leave and holidaysEngaging, rewarding atmosphereExciting growth opportunitiesTraining opportunitiesOur Must Haves:High School Diploma or GED requiredBasic computer literacy, G suite preferred and Salesforce a plusStrong presentation and telephone skillsCustomer service and sales experience preferred, especially in call center environmentA high level of energy and resiliencyA customer-oriented attitudeExcellent organizational skillsSelf-motivation and goal-orientationExcellent written/oral and interpersonal communication skills with a genuine concern for the customerAn ability to work in a fast paced, results-oriented environment.An ability to work together with a teamCandidates with the following experience are encouraged to apply: Customer Service, Sales Associate, Sales Representative, Account Executive"Work-life balance" is more than just a buzzword here at InsuranceHub - it's our way of life. We constantly strive to create a positive environment for our teams. Beyond just selling insurance and providing customer service, one of our goals is to make sure that our team members are happy and healthy. From our amazing break room featuring a professional ping-pong table and games to our new wellness room, we're all about you!