This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll develop agents and District Sales Managers, help shape regional growth strategies, and make your mark at one of the most respected companies in the industry.
The ideal candidate will live in the state of Illinois while working remotely. This position comes with a company car with paid gas card.
Partner with branch leaders to set and achieve growth, profitability, and agency development goals.
Serve as a hands-on mentor to Agents and District Sales Managers, building expertise in ERIE’s commercial lines products and underwriting practices.
Evaluate complex commercial accounts, make underwriting and pricing decisions within authority, and collaborate with senior underwriters on larger risks.
Foster strong relationships with Agents, branch teams, and Home Office underwriting partners.
Represent ERIE in the community and maintain positive relationships with policyholders and stakeholders.
You’re a strategic thinker who leads with influence, not just authority. You enjoy rolling up your sleeves to develop others and have the commercial acumen to guide agents toward success. You’re comfortable making judgment calls on complex accounts and thrive on balancing growth with sound underwriting.
In addition, this position trains, develops and guides Agents and district sales managers (DSM) in a designated branch territory in the promotion and sale of commercial lines products, providing assistance in the areas of production, product knowledge and application, and underwriting. Establishes and maintains relationships with branch managers and Agents to improve Agent willingness and ability to pursue and place quality commercial business with the ERIE.
