Geico

Territory Sales Manager (Cleveland, OHIO) - Insurance Experience is Required

Geico$97K — $151K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales experience in the insurance industry;
  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills;
  • Ability to learn and apply technical and procedural information quickly;
  • Experience in agency relationship management;
  • Proven track record in driving sales results;
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

  • Expand GEICO's agency distribution through new appointments;
  • Build relationships and manage agency performance via various communication methods;
  • Translate national initiatives into local goals for agents;
  • Monitor agent performance against goals and guidelines;
  • Provide counseling and implement disciplinary actions when necessary;
  • Conduct training sessions for agency staff on GEICO products;
  • Develop and review business plans and budgets for efficiency.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a leading insurance company;
  • Professional development and training programs;
  • Flexible work arrangements with remote options available;
  • Supportive team and leadership environment;
  • Potential for growth and advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
Territory Sales Manager (OHIO) Insurance Experience is Required

LOCATIONS: Candidates must reside and be able to travel within their geographic area. Territory sizes are dependent on the state the candidate manages.
  • Candidate must reside/live near Cleveland, OH
  • Territory: State of OH
  • Travel: 30%


SUMMARY:

We are seeking a Territory Sales Managerwith insurance experience position who will be responsible for growth of agency relationships to increase profit of GEICO and GEICO-affiliated products within an assigned area of responsibility. OVERSEES the development and execution of policies that cater to increasing agency relationships.

RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Prospects, interviews, and approves new appointments to expand GEICO's agency distribution.
  • Manage agents within a designated area of responsibility using in person, virtual, phone, and email to build relationships, deliver trainings, and manage agency performance. Implements policies and procedures of the agency program.
  • Takes national strategic initiatives and translates them into local goals and objectives; GAINS commitment and holds agents accountable for execution.
  • Monitors the performance of agents in relation to goals, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Counsels' agents, and with leadership support, takes disciplinary action of agents up to and including termination.
  • Delivers effective communications; assists agencies in developing local marketing plans and strategies to meet growth goals. Uses data analysis to prepare pre-call strategies to focus on the greatest opportunity within the designated area of responsibility and/or specific agency.
  • Acts as subject matter expert on GEICO and GEICO-affiliated product, features, and tools. Research to maintain a clear understanding of competitor offerings to influence agents to sell our product.
  • Evaluates agency performance and holds agents accountable for agreed upon action plans.
  • Conducts training of agency staff on GEICO and GEICO-affiliated products, services, and value proposition.
  • In collaboration with leadership and the product team, develops efficient and effective growth plans utilized by agencies.
  • Prepares department business plans, staffing projections and budgets. Requisitions supplies and materials necessary for efficient operation. Reviews plans and budgets periodically to achieve cost reduction where possible.
  • Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles.
  • Meets attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.


REQUIREMENTS:
  • Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to seeing, hearing, typing and speaking
  • Must be able to speak in a clear, empathic and professional manner via phone
  • Must be able to meet in person and virtual
  • Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
  • Preferred experience:
    • Bachelor's degree or 3 years sales or relevant insurance (claims preferred) experience
    • Prior experience with driving sales results
    • Prior experience working with different lines of insurance a plus (P&C, Commercial, Life/Health)
  • Compliance with GEICO's driving standards and/or policy
  • Valid driver's license and auto insurance


LOCATIONS: Candidates must reside and be able to travel within their geographic area. Territory sizes are dependent on the state the candidate manages.
  • Candidate must reside/live near Cleveland, OH
  • Territory: State of OH
  • Travel: 30%


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Annual Salary
$97,375.00 - $151,700.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate's work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.

At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

About Geico

GEICO (Government Employees Insurance Company) is an American auto insurance company with headquarters in Chevy Chase, Maryland. It is the second largest auto insurer in the United States, after State Farm. GEICO is a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway that provides coverage for more than 24 million motor vehicles owned by more than 15 million policy holders as of 2017. GEICO writes private passenger automobile insurance in all 50 U.S. states and the District of Columbia. The insurance agency sells policies through local agents, called GEICO Field Representatives, and over the phone directly to the consumer, and through their website.
Learn more about Geico
Size
40,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1936

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