What are the responsibilities and job description for the Territory Manager position at COLUMBIA INSURANCE GROUP?
Job Title: Territory Manager
Location:
NE - La Vista, NE and Remote (Fully Remote)
Position Type:
Full Time
Job Shift:
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Purpose:
We are seeking a Territory Manager to direct property/casualty marketing activities in assigned territory.
The ideal candidate will select and develop agency plants to achieve production and profitability objectives, serving the majority of the state of Nebraska.
About Us:
Columbia Insurance Group believes its employees are its greatest asset, offering robust employee benefits and a fun, family-like culture.
We are committed to building and maintaining enduring relationships with customers by bringing together skilled, passionate, and talented individuals.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) and company match
- Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, paid maternity/paternity leave, and supplemental sick leave
- Family-like culture
- Year-round wellness initiatives
- Company sponsored events
- Cell phone
- Company Car
- Paid Internet
- Opportunities for professional development
Responsibilities:
Key Functions:
- Screen, select, appoint and train agents to ensure company philosophy, policies and procedures are observed.
- Implement company marketing strategies to achieve sales goals; monitor agency force to assure an acceptable book of business.
- Promote and maintain a sound business relationship with the company's agency force.
- Maintain a working knowledge of industry trends, including the competitor's products, pricing and strategies.
- File timely and accurate reports with the Branch Manager.
- Assure timely payment of agency accounts, including collection assistance on policyholder accounts.
- Provide assistance to marketing and underwriting personnel; assist in training marketing staff as necessary.
- Serve as a liaison between company and the agency force, including assistance in contract revocation and rehabilitative procedures.
- Attend seminars, meetings and conventions as a representative of the companies.
- Plan and implement various marketing seminars, meetings and customer relations functions for agents as directed.
- Lead the Agency Review process for assigned agencies with emphasis on profitable growth.
- Conduct a thorough and documented onboarding for all newly assigned agencies within the first 30 days of appointment date.
- Enforce company policies and procedures.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- Three years of relevant commercial P/C marketing/underwriting experience
- Knowledge of commercial lines products and coverages
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Education:
Bachelor's degree strongly preferred
