What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Business Development position at Higginbotham?
Higginbotham, a privately held, independent insurance and financial services firm that ranks within the top 20 nationwide, has an immediate opening for a Director of Business Development in our Lehi, UT office.
Each Director of Business Development is a critical member of our production team and is responsible for:
Each Director of Business Development is a critical member of our production team and is responsible for:
- Establishing and developing profound and steadfast relationships with current and prospective agencies to create business placement opportunities and drive qualified submission flow.
- Working with Sales and/or Underwriting Team as needed to finalize and close the sale and placement of business.
- Working with team to develop and achieve agency targets and growth strategies.
- Daily business development activities such as agency visits, new agency development, current agency enhancements, digital marketing campaigns.
- Frequent and Consistent in person business development visits to current and prospective agencies.
- Assisting with the management of collateral, value proposition, and relationship management plans.
- Other relevant duties
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5 years relevant experience
- Strong marketing, sales, and presentation skills
- Ability to develop strong relationships
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills
- Solid team orientation with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a changing business environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and CRM’s
- Ability to self-manage, organize, and prioritize work with limited direction.
- Ability to work independently at a remote location away from Home Office.
- Enhanced leadership skills
- State Licensing – where required
