W. R. Berkley Corporation · 1 week ago
SVP, Sales/Marketing
W. R. Berkley Corporation is a leading provider of workers’ compensation insurance in California. The Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales is responsible for creating operational conditions to enhance the Preferred brand, managing distributors, and developing strategies for profitable growth.
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Responsibilities
Creating the operational conditions inside and outside the company that will cause the Preferred brand to influence brokers, consumers and employees to choose Preferred as their insurance company of choice
This senior leadership role is all about the productive management of distributors, programs/deals and motivating our employees to be the best they can be at attracting clients to Preferred Employers
This senior job also involves developing and driving the necessary strategies and plans to maximize profitable growth for Preferred Employers in California and beyond
Develop, implement and drive marketing and sales plans with distributors, including leading our in-house agency, to meet company goals
Identify, develop, implement, and manage program sales to meet both Preferred’s and Preferred Connect’s sales goals
Provide strong leadership and clear direction to employees as required for the company to achieve its production and retention goals and objectives regardless of market cycle
Create conditions that will foster successful direct to consumer sales without creating channel conflict
This is a significant leadership position in the company that requires a high-level of communications skill, direct broker contact, direct selling contact with targeted prospects/clients and clear knowledge of customer experience technology tools
Job demands prospecting and finding qualifying deals as well as leading managers and other leaders in the successful sale of large programs and deals
Expectation is that candidate operates as needed when needed where needed to get the job successfully accomplished for Preferred Employers
Qualification
Required
BA/BS/MBA degree from an accredited institution, or equivalent
Strong written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and deadline structures
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with all levels of staff
Proficient with MS Office software, online technology and social media marketing
Active California Insurance Broker-License
10+ years of insurance experience
Preferred
California specific experienced a plus
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Disability
Wellness
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Profit-Sharing plans
Company
W. R. Berkley Corporation
Founded in 1967, W. R.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company
2025-12-05Post Ipo Equity
1973-10-19IPO
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