Gibson ยท 2 weeks ago
Sales Executive, Employee Benefits
Gibson is a majority employee-owned organization committed to providing exceptional service in the insurance industry. The Sales Executive will lead account management, develop new business opportunities, and maintain client relationships while working collaboratively with service teams.
Auto InsuranceConsultingFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife Insurance
Responsibilities
Developing New Relationships
Developing a network of outside influencers using various methods including but not limited to referrals, industry associations, and other professional service providers
Actively prospecting new business opportunities through the use of our sales tools, your personal and professional networks, Gibson-sponsored events, referrals, etc
Creating synergy across Gibson practice areas while identifying cross-selling and account rounding opportunities
Following up on leads in a timely manner
Managing all sales activity within our customer relations management system
Engaging in professional and networking activities that maintain and expand the current book of business
Achieving annual sales goal at or above agency standards
Maintaining an active pipeline of 3x annual sales goals
Leading Risk Management Strategies for Existing Relationships
Providing efficient, professional, courteous service to clients in conjunction with Client Executives, Client Managers and Account Managers
Analyzing risk, coverage, program structure and recommending options; executing coverage and program changes
Leveraging insurance knowledge and communication skills to explain coverage terms, program options, and other items to clients as needed
Offering innovative solutions, educating clients on insurance solutions available in the marketplace and solving difficult risk issues
Working closely with service teams to review carrier proposals, analyze market summaries, and prepare renewal documents ensuring timeframes and deliverables are met
Keeping current with carriers, strategic partners, products/services and applicable legislation
Performing other duties and special projects as assigned
Acting as a backup to team personnel when necessary
Maintaining confidential information
Qualification
Required
5+ years of sales/consulting experience in the insurance industry
Excellent computer and office machine skills, specifically with Microsoft Office products
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Insurance experience
CEBS designation
Life & Health license, or the ability to attain within the first 60 days of employment
Benefits
Comprehensive benefit offering available to chose from