Job Description

The Senior Small Commercial Sales Representative will work with existing and prospective Independent Agencies to develop profitable business and sources of new business. They will also be responsible for the building and execution of an effective Agency Management sales plan to achieve maximum production and profit goals in assigned territory.

This position may be filled at a different level, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

Conduct in-person meetings and telephone contact with agents

Meet or exceed sales growth objectives, managing mix of business between various product lines and a managing existing renewal book in assigned territories.

Management of the territory, including compiling and evaluating competitor products, rates and activities and offer appropriate recommendations.

Maintain current knowledge of underwriting territory, including source and nature of agents' business.

Maintain sales administration responsibilities through timely reporting and expense management.

Create demand and enables agents/producers to maximize the flow of desirable business to meet or exceed Hartford financial goals in the territory

Follow disciplined sales process and ensures consistent execution of Sales Excellence principles.

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of an assigned territory, including the right number and mix of agents/producers who have the market opportunity to meet Sales Rep territorial financial objectives. 

Possess a deep knowledge of industry practices, market conditions and competitor information to position the agency to maximize business development.  Align Hartford strategies and support (tools, initiatives, resources) to continually increase market share. 

Build and maintain strong relationships with agents/producers in an assigned territory to meet or exceed the financial objectives for that territory.

Enable agents/producers to maximize their revenue through the sale of Hartford products and services by providing tools and information that differentiates The Hartford and its overall value proposition from competitors. 

Exercise discipline and focus around flow management to ensure adequate flow and acceptable mix of business to meet agency and company growth and profit objectives.

Create call plans to prioritize and leverage agency contact and activity to ensure sustainable flow of desired business.

Build actionable Agency Sales Plans that align with Hartford financial objectives for growth, retention and profit.  Utilize data tools to monitor plan results, communicate, and implement actions.

Qualifications:

3+ years of Small Commercial P&C market experience, product knowledge and sales skills; underwriting knowledge is beneficial. 

Proven outstanding sales performance; should be a highly driven and self-motivated individual with a strong desire to win.

Will consider strong sales candidates without an insurance background.

Technologically savvy (e.g. Microsoft tools such as SalesForce, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Exceptional sales and negotiation skills.

Ability to motivate people.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

Ability to work well independently.

Company car will be given and a valid Driver's license is required.