Agency Network of Kentucky (ANK) Growth Manager

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We're looking for a dynamic growth coach who is passionate about developing people, driving business growth, and building strong relationships. In this role, you'll support a team of independent insurance agencies in the eastern kentucky region, helping them grow their businesses while delivering exceptional results for our customers and organization.

Please Note: This role is hybrid. This individual will be expected to work out of our Lexington, KY office at least once a week and traveling to the independent agencies you support throughout the week (2 to 3 days a week).

WhatwecanOfferyou:

• Thebasecompensationforthispositionis$72,385 to $107,595/year.Actualpaywillbeadjustedbasedonexperience,geographiclocation,andotherjob-relatedfactorsaspermittedbylaw.
• Quarterly bonus opportunity

The primary duties of the role are to:

• Provides leadership, coaching, and direction to agency development resources supporting ANK member agencies.
• Oversees implementation and effectiveness of agency development initiatives.
• Participates in agency visits and development activities to coach and assess member agency growth initiatives.
• Conducts regular meetings to review member agency growth plans, accountability, and development opportunities.
  Partners with ANK recruiter on adding new ANK agents and renewing ANK contracts at expiration.
• Meets with insurance company representatives on a routine basis; coordinate periodic meetings or webinars with company representatives.
• Monitors carrier loss ratios and mitigation of large claims.
• Serves as a strategic advisor to member agencies by identifying opportunities for growth, carrier utilization, operational effectiveness, and business development.
• Coaches agency principals and producers on sales management, prospecting, referrals, pipeline management, and growth strategies.
• Reviews agency performance metrics and recommends actionable solutions.
• Facilitates training programs, workshops, webinars, and development opportunities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor27s Degree in Sales, Marketing or Business Administration.
• 8 years of Personal Lines and Commercial insurance experience including agency development, consulting, distribution management, or business development responsibilities.
• 3 years in a leadership, coaching, consulting, or supervisory role.

• Property & Casualty License from Kentucky Department of Insurance.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of small commercial business and quoting platforms.
• Ability to prepare and present information to clients/members, all levels of staff, vendors and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Strong consultative coaching and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent listening, problem solving, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to delegate workload and engage team members across the agency to achieve multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group including executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to analyze production, retention, financial, and operational performance data.
• Working knowledge of agency sales processes, business development strategies, carrier relationships, and agency growth disciplines.

Full time Associatesare offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plan options
• Up to 2 weeks Paid parental leave
• 401k plan with company match up to 7%
• 2+ weeks of PTO within your first year
• Paid company holidays
• Company provided volunteer opportunities + 1 volunteer day per year
• Free AAA Membership
• Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
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