Lakeview Insurance Agency
Business Development Executive
Lakeview Insurance Agency, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Lakeview Insurance is an independent insurance agency offering a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions to protect our clients from the unexpected. We don’t just sell insurance. We work closely with clients to help them make important and informed decisions every day when it comes to protection and their future. We are a family business that treats staff with courtesy, respect, and empowerment.The primary role of the Business Development Executive, using a consultative sales method, is to prospect and sell business services to qualified prospects and focus on retaining and growing a client base.Pay:
$30000 - $60000 / yearBENEFITS
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Opportunity for bonus and incentives based on performance
Opportunity for growth within the company
Major Medical Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life and Dental Insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Account
Company events
RESPONSIBILITIESThe BDE is expected to develop and implement an approved sales business plan, based on company sales goals.
Meet annual sales goals and activity standards.
Actively contact prospects, schedule appointments, make sales presentations, and close on new business accounts
Maintain a prospect list in the agency CRM system
Prospecting targets will consist of businesses in certain specialties with proposal sizes ranging between $25,000 to $250,000
Complete new business documentation for account managers to submit to appropriate markets
Work with account managers in marketing insurance
Attend sales seminars, company sales meetings, or educational activities needed to improve sales techniques and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the marketplace
Participate in/direct any special projects at management’s request
QUALIFICATIONS
2 years of demonstrated, measurable business to business sales success preferred
Prior experience prospecting, qualifying, persuading, and closing the (B2B or B2C) sale of a product or service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of prospecting software tools
Familiarity with risk assessment and risk management tools
Strong desire to succeed and win
Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree is preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
$30000 - $60000 / yearBENEFITS
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Opportunity for bonus and incentives based on performance
Opportunity for growth within the company
Major Medical Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Life and Dental Insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
Retirement Savings Account
Company events
RESPONSIBILITIESThe BDE is expected to develop and implement an approved sales business plan, based on company sales goals.
Meet annual sales goals and activity standards.
Actively contact prospects, schedule appointments, make sales presentations, and close on new business accounts
Maintain a prospect list in the agency CRM system
Prospecting targets will consist of businesses in certain specialties with proposal sizes ranging between $25,000 to $250,000
Complete new business documentation for account managers to submit to appropriate markets
Work with account managers in marketing insurance
Attend sales seminars, company sales meetings, or educational activities needed to improve sales techniques and stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the marketplace
Participate in/direct any special projects at management’s request
QUALIFICATIONS
2 years of demonstrated, measurable business to business sales success preferred
Prior experience prospecting, qualifying, persuading, and closing the (B2B or B2C) sale of a product or service
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of prospecting software tools
Familiarity with risk assessment and risk management tools
Strong desire to succeed and win
Bachelor's Degree or higher level degree is preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.