What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Sales/Business Development Leader position at Brown & Brown Insurance?
Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
Are you looking for a sales role in a dynamic, supportive, sports-centered environment? Look no further than the Associate BDL role at American Specialty Insurance!
American Specialty is a leading, nationally-recognized SPORTS, LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT insurance organization serving clients in the professional sports, amateur sports, leisure and entertainment industries. We are currently looking to add Associate Business Development Leaders to our sales team. These are licensed, full-time, exempt/salaried "inside-sales" positions in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The role of the Associate Business Development Leader ("BDL") is a foundational sales position within our Client Services Department. The Associate BDL will work closely with the Business Development Leader in an assigned territory to sell and service some of the most exciting industries in the country. The Associate BDL will learn the critical fundamentals of our sales process through thorough training and daily education as guided by our Client Services leadership team. You will learn about the ever-changing details concerning insurance products and policies, while managing a book of business. The Associate BDL will also prospect for new business leads. Best of all, we will give you the tools on how to make it all possible!
To be a successful teammate, we understand that you need to be led well and taken care of. We provide our team:
- Training and Development – Our Associate BDLs receive insurance training through our internal development programs, including insurance courses for required Property & Casualty and Life & Health licensing in all states upon hire.
- Compensation – Associate BDLs will receive a competitive annual salary along with additional bonus opportunities.
- An Appealing Benefits Package - We provide a generous benefit package and liberal paid-time-off advantages. In addition, eligible teammates are invited to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering an automatic 15% discount on all shares purchased by eligible teammates.
Essential Duties:
- Sell and service existing renewal business within a specified territory.
- Prospect new business opportunities within a specified territory.
- Grow brand and product awareness with insurance brokers throughout a region.
- Additional projects assigned by leadership to expand teammate's skill set and help facilitate the company's continued growth.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required in Business Management, Sales, or Insurance & Risk Management.
- Two to four years of prior insurance experience preferred, but not required.
- Inherent desire to learn, succeed, and achieve assigned goals.
- Problem-solving abilities.
LOCATION:
Open to remote locations, but Fort Wayne, Indiana is preferred.
TRAVEL:
Limited travel may be needed with this position.
AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE & RISK SERVICES IS A PROUD MEMBER COMPANY OF THE NATIONAL PROGRAMS DIVISION OF BROWN & BROWN, INC.
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”.
