We are seeking a Business Development Associate for our Insurance Services company, Superior Insurance Partners, who will play a critical role in generating leads and building a pipeline of potential partnership opportunities. The candidate will join a highly collaborative and motivated team in a high-growth environment with substantial opportunity to create value for all involved. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong desire and passion for sales and business development, and a great goal-oriented attitude.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
· Generate leads for the company through cold calling efforts
· Outbound prospect qualification and account research
· Manage and maintain prospect database, ensuring accuracy and integrity
· Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities
· Work closely with business development team to generate and qualify new leads as well as closing transactions
· Assist in marketing campaigns for Superior Insurance Services
· Manage outbound mailing program and track response rates
· Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed
· Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment
Required Criteria:
- Bachelor Degree in business or related field
- Experience cold and warm calling small business owners
- Experience in an inside sales role, or strong desire to move into sales
- Prior experience within an insurance organization is a plus
- Ability to communicate, both written and orally, with a leadership approach
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner
- Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment
- Local to the Greater Chicago, IL area
Preferred Criteria:
· Insurance Services industry, or multi-site company experience
Base Salary plus commission
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- cold calling: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
