GAINSCO · 2 weeks ago
Sales Manager- National Accounts
GAINSCO is a company that celebrates achievement and innovation, seeking a National Accounts Sales Manager to lead profitable growth through partnerships with national agency networks. This role involves leadership, relationship management, and contract negotiation to drive production and ensure long-term success.
Auto Insurance
Responsibilities
Lead a team focused on maximizing production from National Account partners
Develop and execute strategies to achieve daily, weekly, and monthly goals
Serve as the primary relationship manager for national agency partners and network groups
Negotiate commission agreements and manage large partner relationships
Ensure accurate documentation and reporting in Salesforce
Negotiate contracts with new agency partners and vendors
Understand technical requirements and integration needs for national accounts
Ensure seamless onboarding and operational readiness for new partnerships
Coach, mentor, and train team members to achieve excellence
Drive employee engagement and foster a positive, high-performance culture
Manage staffing needs, recruitment, onboarding, and performance evaluations
Represent Sales in cross-functional projects and company initiatives
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or CIC (Certified Insurance Counselor), or CPCU (Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter) Insurance Designations required
Minimum of 3 years managing the sales process and operations within a territory or region specifically for a Non-Standard or Personal Lines Auto Insurance industry, including responsibilities such as developing sales strategies, analyzing performance metrics, and driving territory growth is required
Minimum of 2 years of direct people management experience, leading a team of sales professionals is required
Proficiency with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms is required
Proven experience in contract negotiation and managing complex accounts
Preferred
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and CRM tools; knowledge of rating systems (EZLynx, Zywave/ITC) is a plus
Ability to create Salesforce Reports and Dashboards for team leverage
Ability to represent Sales on specific projects and share input about project/program design
Ability to influence agents and large groups, resulting in increased territory production
Strong negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
Strategic planning and disciplined follow-up skills
Ability to analyze product data and identify market trends
Willing to travel as required
Benefits
Medical & dental
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short term and long term disability insurance
Parental Leave Policy
401K + Company Match
PTO + Paid Company determined Holidays
Company
GAINSCO
GAINSCO Auto Insurance® is a property and casualty insurance company concentrating on the non-standard personal auto insurance market, specializing in minimum-limits personal auto insurance.