Our Small Commercial business unit is seeking a Sr Small Commercial Sales Manager to join our expanding team in Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. This is a full time, exempt role POSITION OVERVIEW: Primarily responsible for driving Small Commercial New Business growth (accounts <$50K) within assigned territory. Candidate is responsible for representing the broader franchise in a professional manner. The ideal candidate is excited by challenging goals, exceeding standards of excellence, and has a strong desire to win. All candidates should consistently demonstrate our CARE values and be deliberate in all actions to create an inclusive environment. IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL: Demonstrate mastery of sales – able to lead face to face meetings with customers, solicit, qualify, negotiate, and close new/renewal accounts. Be able to navigate difficult situations and conflict through influencing and being professionally demanding.Drive profitable new business production from targeted agents, including enhanced utilization of TAP Sales (increased flow) consolidations & large account pipelining activities. Play a role in sourcing and assessing consolidations when partnering with agents.Effectively maintain an active pipeline, keeping it current in Salesforce and being proactive.Manage distribution – new appointments, penetration and terminations based on geographic needs.Sales Coaching and mentoring of 1 or more peer SCSMs.Working with State Management, understand need to manage mix of business both by industry and line of business and drive objectives accordingly.Communicate ideas or positions in a persuasive manner that build support, agreement, or commitment. Take actions that directly or indirectly influence others to create buy-in, gain trust, and motivate actions in others or win concessions without damaging relationships. Build positive relationships across the franchise to accomplish organizational goals, including in Specialty and Middle Market. Actively assesses opportunities to cross sell and represent the franchise at an enterprise level.Utilize sales and marketing techniques to build agency relationships. Exhibit a true sense of competitiveness and a drive for results. Influence producers/agents to sell desired product & services by understanding the "big picture" and developing a strategy in support of it. Effectively plan and organize your work to achieve desired outcomes. Demonstrate flexibility in applying different approaches to changing work demands. Know and demonstrate the ability to apply fundamental underwriting concepts, practices and procedures, including knowledge of exposure/hazard identification and control with an understanding of regional goals. Display knowledge of pricing practices and applications. Stay current with industry information and local market trends. Utilize Salesforce WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY: 3-5 years' Commercial Lines Underwriting and/or Marketing experience preferably with an established carrier.​Developed sales and marketing skills; proven track record for developing new business.​Professional designation such as CPCU, CIC etc. a plus.​Bachelor's Degree.