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National Interstate Insurance Company · 3 weeks ago

Business Development Trainee - 2026 Graduate Development Program

Richfield, OH

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad

National Interstate Insurance Company is a leading commercial transportation insurer in the nation, offering risk financing solutions tailored to the needs of various transportation classes. The Business Development Trainee will participate in the Graduate Development Program, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the business through training and hands-on experience, while developing skills in market research, marketing campaigns, and customer engagement.

Financial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Develops skill and knowledge in conducting market research and networking to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape

Learns to create and execute marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, and social media

Participates in engaging with existing and prospective new customers to build relationships to achieve the division’s targeted profit goals

Assists in creating compelling marketing content, including blog posts, social media updates, newsletters, and promotional materials

Learns to monitor and analyze the performance of marketing activities and campaigns, including tracking statistics on prospect lists, hit ratios, business retention and new business production

May assist in supporting underwriting in fact gathering, underwriting, and pricing of renewals

May assist in preparing reports to analyze and develop existing business profile/mix and the quality and quantity of new business

Develops skills to promote additional coverage/programs to existing accounts and achieve premium development and retention/persistency goals

May assist with coordinating/transferring books of business and ongoing contract management

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Market researchMarketing campaignsCRM systemsSocial media managementAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field or equivalent experience

Typically participates in a formal training program for 6 months to a year

Performs work under close supervision and technical direction

Developing understanding of marketing principles and practices

Works on assignments of low technical complexity

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Gaining proficiency in marketing software and tools, such as CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools

Demonstrates foundational analytical skills and attention to detail

Position may require day and overnight travel (10-20%) to visit agents, brokers, or clients

Uses communication skills to build excellent customer relationships and to provide opportunities for marketing products and services

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one

PTO

Paid holidays

Commuter benefits

An employee stock purchase plan

Education reimbursement

Paid parental leave/adoption assistance

A 401(k) plan with company match

Company

National Interstate Insurance Company

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National Interstate Insurance Company, with our wholly owned subsidiary, Vanliner Insurance Company, provides highly innovative insurance solutions and world-class customer service for a variety of commercial transportation industries.

Founded in 1989