Head of Agency Development
Chicago, IL, United States
[Full Time] Head of Agency Development at Obie (United States) | BEAMSTART Jobs Head of Agency Development Obie United States
Date Posted
31 Oct, 2022
Work Location
Chicago, IL, United States
Salary Offered
Not Specified
Job Type
Full Time
Experience Required
6+ years
Remote Work
Yes
Stock Options
No
Vacancies
1 available
About Obie Obie is reinventing the insurance process for landlords and real estate investors. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, Obie makes requesting a quote and getting coverage simple and transparent. We’re on a mission to disrupt the single and multi-family rental property insurance sectors, and are looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join us!
Brief Summary of Role: This role will lead our independent agency development team. You will ensure current independent agent relationships are effective and successful and will develop new partnerships for Obie. To succeed in this role you’ll need to build and maintain relationships, maximize the growth potential of appointed agencies, utilize our software to increase agency engagement, and exceed sales growth objectives.
What You'll Do:
Develop and prospect for new independent agent relationships and partners
Strengthen relationships with current independent agency partners through on-going contact and customer service
Responsible for all facets of sales performance of our agency partners, ensuring agency partners meet or exceed established productivity standards
Develop policies, objectives and initiatives for agency partners
Create and execute relationship management strategies designed to maximize our agency partner’s effectiveness
Generate opportunities to acquire new business through sales/service opportunities
Ensure that products/services are competitively positioned in the market
Build relationships with key independent agencies locally, regionally and nationally to assist in business development opportunities
Work cross functionally with Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, Risk and Product teams to ensure partner needs and issues are addressed through to resolution and that we maximize our agency partners’ success
Collaborate with Marketing to develop agency communication and marketing strategy
Report agency metrics and pipeline to Chief Insurance Officer on a regular basis
Develop onboarding and training processes for agency partners
What You'll Bring:
8+ years of P&C market experience. You have worked with independent agencies in the past (on an agency or carrier), and understand agents’ consideration when writing business with carriers
Knowledge of the P&C market and competitor benchmarks; you are familiar with different insurance products and know how to deliver value propositions of carriers to insurance agents
Proven track record of sales performance
Excellent relationship-building skills; you are able to build effective relationships, both internally and externally, and navigate complex conversations
Ownership mindset. You demonstrate drive, initiative, energy, and a sense of urgency
Flexibility. You have the ability to work in ambiguity and adapt as we grow and expand
P&C license preferred
Obie has you covered Being in the insurance industry, we understand the importance of comprehensive benefits for you and your family. These are just some of the benefits and perks we provide:
Competitive salary
Flexible time off with an encouraged minimum time away to support a healthy work-life balance
12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Great health, dental and vision coverage
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Stock Options
401k match
Pet Insurance Reimbursement
Equipment budget - everything you need to do your best work
Professional development support
Company off-sites to support team development (as COVID allows)
Summer hours
About Obie Insurance and Risk Management for Landlords Company Size: 51 - 250 People Year Founded: 2018 Country: United States Company Status: Actively Hiring Looking for Partners Looking for Clients Raising Funds Share This Job
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