Now Hiring - Gateway Underwriters Agency - Account Executive in Chicago, IL

Full description of the position

Description: The Agency Representative communicates with prospective and current customers the value proposition of Gateway while developing and growing relationships with these customers through on-site meetings and telling the Gateway Story.

Essential Functions

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• Prospecting for new customers (Retail P&C Agencies) via telephone, internet or while traveling.
• Establishing and growing the customer base to generate new business premium.
• Following up and maintaining strong relationships with existing customer base.
• Making a minimum of 16 customer visits per week in large geographic area.
• Managing sales territory to maximize premium growth and customer satisfaction.
• Effectively communicating with Gateway's in-house underwriting team.
• Maximizing time management techniques in setting and implementing customer appointments.
• Attending and participating in sales and management meetings.
• Utilizing Gateway Sales Systems (ACT), Operating Systems (AIM) and Microsoft Office software to maximize potential business growth through documentation and written/verbal communication as needed.
• Enhancing personal development through Continuing Education courses and attaining Insurance Designations (RPLU, ASLI, AINS, CPCU) Other

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Assist in training new teammates.
• Actively participate in team huddles
• Communicate ideas for procedural or workflow improvement.
• Assist the administrative specialist when needed Minimum Job

Requirements

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• Excellent communication skills.
• A positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and manage their own schedule
• The ability to learn and comprehend quickly.
• A history of personal and business development.
• A history of successful planning & execution of customer travel.
• Have a state driver's license and driving record in good standing.

Compensation

• Competitive starting salary with potential year end bonus.
• Fully paid medical benefits and profit sharing program. Education:
• College Degree