R&R Insurance Services, Inc., one of the largest independent and family owned agencies in the Midwest, is looking for an experienced leader to manage and develop commercial producers as they begin their insurance careers. This exceptional opportunity will give the right candidate the chance to mentor a sales team by enhancing employee strengths and managing weaknesses, resulting in improved production and client retention; ultimately meeting the needs of a growing, sales driven, multi-line insurance agency. If you’ve got an eye for sales talent and a coach-like mindset, we’re looking for you!

REQUIREMENTS & QUALITIES

• Proven history of successful business and staff development
• Experience in building a book of business 
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a great listener
• Ability to implement effective coaching strategies and assimilate new producers
• Innovative and strategic mindset
• Self-starting, motivating, and an effective delegator
• Leads by example and possesses a team-building spirit
• Decisive decision maker, taking the ideas and opinions of others into consideration
• Up to date with the latest social media and marketing trends
• In-depth knowledge of insurance carrier markets and current products

• Strong skills with Microsoft Office programs; experience with AMS360 a plus!

• Active Property & Casualty Insurance License
• Means to conduct local travel 

RESPONSIBILITIES

You will be responsible for supervising and developing the Commercial Associate Producer team to effectively grow new business revenue and build books of business. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Mentoring and motivating associate sales staff to reach their individual goals and department sales targets
• Developing and implementing individualized training programs
• Attending Commercial Insurance prospect meetings and assisting with cold calling
• Developing marketing campaigns, sales forecasts and incentives
• Teaching and reinforcing the importance of using sales tracking tactics and software
• Conducting regular sales development and team meetings
• Managing day-to-day tasks including regular communication, time-off requests, employee relations, performance reviews, recruiting, interviewing, etc. 
• Managing and maintaining your own personal book of business
• Developing and maintaining relationships with insurance carriers
• Partnering with the commercial management leadership team to ensure that strategic goals and agency-wide objectives are being met

WHY WORK FOR R&R?

• Competitive compensation package, including base salary, commission and mileage reimbursement
• Top notch benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flex Spending Accounts and more
• 401K with company match and annual profit sharing contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to advance your career in a fully remodeled state of the art office building
• Cutting edge technology
• Smart Casual work environment
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Company paid insurance licensing, continuing education and in-house training opportunities
• Access to unparalleled advertising and customized marketing support
• The culture of a small company with the benefits of a large company
• Family-friendly environment
• Discount on personal insurance
• Community involvement through creative fundraising events

If you’d like to join an innovative agency that is setting the tone for the future, join the Knowledge Broker Team today!