Strategic Account Manager

Independence Pet Group

$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of sales experience, including 2+ years in field sales
  • Proven success in low-structure or start-up environments
  • Strategic, creative approach to sales
  • Self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit
  • Experience in B2B or B2B2C concept selling
  • Strong data analysis and territory planning skills
  • Solid sales fundamentals in objection handling and closing

Responsibilities

  • Pursue and close new business to achieve consistent growth
  • Manage a portfolio of 125-150 accounts to enhance revenue streams
  • Conduct 24 product training sessions per quarter
  • Develop and implement customized sales strategies
  • Act as a trusted advisor to veterinary partners
  • Build strategic partnerships and maintain a strong sales pipeline
  • Use persuasive presentations and follow-ups to drive behavioral changes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Basic life insurance at no cost
  • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Personal Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • Wellness Day off and volunteer time off
  • Pet-friendly office environment
  • Commuter benefits
  • Group pet insurance
  • On-the-job training and skills development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

Pumpkin is seeking an StrategicAccount Manager who is highly motivated and results-driven to support our veterinarian channel, expand our customer base, and drive revenue growth. This role focuses on building strong client relationships, executing effective sales strategies, and educating veterinary professionals on the value of pet insurance.

Job Location: Seattle, WA - This is a field-based position, requiring weekly territory travel throughout the Seattle metro & surrounding areas, with 4 in-field days and 1 home office day per week.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Actively pursue and close new business, targeting consistent quarter-over-quarter growth
  • Own and manage a portfolio of 125-150 accounts to drive quotes, policies, and revenue
  • Conduct an average of 24 product training sessions per quarter
  • Develop and execute customized sales strategies using data and performance insights
  • Serve as a trusted advisor and subject-matter expert to veterinary partners, fostering long-term client relationships.
  • Build strategic partnerships and maintain a strong pipeline of new opportunities
  • Combine persuasive presentations with relentless follow up to drive behavior change


Basic Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of sales experience, including 2+ year of field/outside sales
  • Proven success in low-structure or start-up environments
  • Strategic and creative approach to sales
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and a self-starter attitude
  • Experience with concept selling in B2B or B2B2C environments
  • Strong data analysis and territory planning skills
  • Solid foundation in core sales skills (route planning, objection handling, closing)
  • Ability to obtain a Property & Casualty License within 30 days
  • Ability to work nights and weekends
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Salesforce CRM experience
  • Pet insurance experience
  • Active P&C Producer's License


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All of our jobs come with great benefits including healthcare, parental leave and opportunities for career advancements. Some offerings are dependent upon the location of where you work and can include the following:
  • Comprehensive full medical, dental and vision Insurance
  • Basic Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability
  • 12 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Personal Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and company-wide Wellness Day off
  • Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
  • Pet friendly office environment
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Pet Insurance
  • On the job training and skills development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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