What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Manager position at Colonial Life?
Company Description:
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company, a subsidiary of Unum Group, offers workplace benefits such as disability, life, accident, dental, cancer, critical illness, and hospital confinement indemnity insurance. Providing financial protection benefits to America's workers and their families, Colonial Life supports over 87,000 businesses and 4 million workers. In 2022, Colonial Life paid over $700 million in benefits to policyholders.
Role Description:
This is a full-time remote position for a Business Development Manager at Colonial Life located in Bloomington, MN. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for overseeing sales activities, driving business growth, managing, training and developing agency representatives, and building and maintaining client relationships
Responsibilities:
- Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to drive growth
- Develop and implement strategic plans to meet sales targets
- Negotiate and close agreements with clients
- Manage customer relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention
- Utilize our software to track sales activities
- Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop customized solutions for clients
- Recruiting and training sales reps to support you
- Support and coach your team to achieve weekly activity goals
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in sales, business development, or a related field
- Proficiency in account management
- Experience using CRM software is a plus
- Training and recruiting experience
If you are a purposeful individual with a strategic mindset and a passion for driving business growth, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.