At EMC, you'll put your skills to good use as an important member of our team. You can count on gaining valuable experience while contributing to the company's success. EMC strives to hire and retain the best people by engaging, developing and rewarding employees. The ideal candidate for this position will reside in the state of Illinois. Oversees an assigned territory with broad and challenging agency partners driving profitable premium growth to achieve financial and operational goals. Creates, implements and executes territory and agency strategies to achieve short term and long term goals utilizing all company programs, tools and resources in collaboration with internal business partners. Builds and cultivates complex agency partnerships in person with agency ownership, management and frontline team members. Establishes position as a subject matter expert while delivering product, underwriting philosophy, appetite and system training, and support retention and new business development to increase depth and maximize agency revenue. Builds and executes an effective agency management sales plan with broad and challenging agencies to achieve maximum production and profit goals in assigned territory. Essential Functions: Oversees an assigned territory with broad and challenging agency partners driving profitable premium growth to achieve financial and operational goals Creates, implements and executes territory and agency strategies to achieve short term and long term goals utilizing all company programs, tools and resources in collaboration with internal business partners Owns the business development process within assigned market area with heavy emphasis on developing a pipeline of profitable new business and renewal retention Continually identifies and evaluates prospects for new agencies within the territory. Surveys prospective agencies and obtains completed agency applications Builds and cultivates complex agency partnerships in person with agency ownership, management and frontline team members Creates, drives, and manages strong producer relationships through high visibility, clear knowledge of company strategy and joint sales planning Communicates with branch team about complex agency relationships and proactively coordinates actions to address potential issues, involving other departments as appropriate Builds and executes an effective agency management sales plan with broad and challenging agencies to achieve maximum production and profit goals in assigned territory Leads assigned geographical territory and agency management processes (e.g. agency prospecting, business planning, engagement, training, compensation, etc) Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or business or equivalent relevant work experience Five years of experience in property and casualty underwriting, claims, sales territory development, or agency, or related experience Insurance designations, such as CPCU or CIC, or an agent license preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent knowledge of property and casualty insurance industry Advanced knowledge of independent agency operations, market conditions and competitor information Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions Excellent sales and negotiating skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills Excellent organizational, time management and planning skills Strong problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media Demonstrated leadership qualities Travel required; valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle report per company standards required if driving Our employment practices are in accordance with the laws that prohibit discrimination due to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, active military status, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. 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We can give you plenty of reasons why EMC is a great place to work: More than 105 years of financial strength and stability In the top 60 insurance organizations in the U.S. based on net written premium Named a five-star insurance carrier by Insurance Business America Two-time recipient of the Best Practices Award of Excellence from the Independent Agents & Brokers of America Multiple locations recognized as Top Workplaces based solely on team member feedback Corporate culture that engages and empowers team members to achieve their best Outstanding benefits with life, medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Competitive paid time off plan and a full day of volunteer time off annually Financial incentives, including a 401(k) plan match, pension plan, OneEMC bonus plan and recognition and anniversary awards Professional development and growth opportunities, including tuition reimbursement Wellness initiatives to improve team member well-being and reduce health insurance costs Flexibility to dress for your day and opportunities for alternative work arrangements EMC complies with labor law requirements. 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