Description

We are currently seeking a Surety Territory Manager who will be responsible for the profitable growth of our surety lines of business including production, underwriting, sales and service. To develop and ensure positive agency relationships, the selected candidate will work remotely from Seattle, WA or Portland, OR area with travel throughout the region and will manage territory development in the northwest region. As such, a valid driver's license and safe driving record are required. The Surety Territory Manager is responsible for the contract surety line of business (commercial surety experience would be a plus), production and agency management.

Experience

* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; (NOTE -Relevant, progressively responsible work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education)

* Minimum of eight years of relevant surety experience

* Advanced local knowledge of environment; including knowledge of surety agents and competitors, desirable and undesirable bond forms and bond form language

* Ability to analyze financial information, credit reports, contracts, and underlying bond obligations

* Advanced knowledge of surety automation systems and ability to train end users

* Excellent communication, negotiation, interpersonal and organizational skills

* Ability to analyze, define and solve problems; the use of good judgment and decision-making

* Ability to determine customer needs, provide solutions and price business appropriately* Valid Drivers' License

Preferred

* AFSB designation preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you reside in the Seattle, WA or Portland, OR area?

Experience:

• commercial surety: 8 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• AFSB designation (Preferred)

Location:

• Washington State (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road