Senior Business Developer (VA)

American Financial Group, Inc.

$80K — $155K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
  • Minimum 5 years in strategic business development or marketing.
  • Progress or certification in relevant insurance designations (e.g., AU, CPCU, CIC).
  • Strong understanding of agency operations, marketing, underwriting, and risk management.
  • Excellent communication skills and relationship-building ability.

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategic marketing plans based on agency strengths and market conditions.
  • Secure new business opportunities and implement plans to increase market share.
  • Build and maintain relationships with agencies through tailored insurance solutions.
  • Drive revenue growth by achieving sales targets and developing cross-selling strategies.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Wellness plans and parental leave.
  • Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
Full Job Description
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
  • The person in this field role will work remotely in Virginia.
  • Develops strategic marketing plans, considering agency strengths, competitors, and market conditions.
  • Identifies and secures profitable new business opportunities in target markets and develops and implements strategic plans, resulting in a specified increase in market share.
  • Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with key agencies by providing tailored insurance solutions that meet their specific needs, leading to an increase in agency retention and satisfaction. Educates agencies on product features, market placement, and effective selling techniques.
  • Drives revenue growth by achieving or exceeding sales targets. May develop and execute cross-selling and up-selling strategies
  • Conducts market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and threats, informing strategic decision-making.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


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Job Requirements
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

Experience: Generally, a minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic business development, marketing, or a related role. Completion of or continuing progress toward certifications including Associate in Underwriting (AU), Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU), Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC), Program in General Insurance (INS) or Associate of Risk Management (ARM).

Scope of Job/Qualifications: Strong understanding of agency dynamics, marketing, underwriting, and risk management. Demonstrates excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships. Proficiency in interpreting competitive data and industry trends. Ensures compliance with insurance laws and regulations, applying underwriting rules, guidelines, and rating manual standards. Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Demonstrated decision-making ability and customer-centric mindset. Position requires frequent day and overnight travel (60% - 80% of time) to visit agents and brokers.

Company:
SCI Summit Consulting, LLC

Salary Range:
$80,000.00 -$155,000.00

Benefits:

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.

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