Regional Trucking Sales Manager (Commercial Insurance) (REMOTE)
SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Regional Trucking Sales Manager (Commercial Insurance) (REMOTE) 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. Under general direction, responsible for both growing revenue via the maintenance of 120 – 150 truck and commercial specialist accounts (territory). DEVELOPS, TESTS, and IMPLEMENTS best practices and processes to develop field and call sales resource proficiency.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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.
Analyzes territory to understand and detail where to spend time and resources to detail and execute a strategic plan to achieve growth and profitability goals.
Understands and applies Commercial Insurance knowledge of Company’s commercial products, competitive placement, industry trends, sales tools, and agency technology to design and deliver an effective sales call using an effective sales model to assist the agency in solving problems and growing their revenue by increasing Company’s value within the agency.
Prepares and documents effective pre-call strategies and IDENTIFIES new areas to aid the agency in growing its Company written premium, properly documenting each sales call and agency strategy supporting the sales process therein.
Works with product management to identify new areas of opportunity. Compares and delivers competitive intelligence on ways to improve our industry position.
Documents the best process to prospect, qualify and onboard new commercial agencies to expand Company’s agency distribution footprint.
Documents the best processes to train principals, agents, and representatives to optimize their understanding and preference toward Company products and processes, providing feedback on competitive comparisons to product and the strategy team, as available.
Monitors agent performance to action plans, identifies and documents needed actions and takes them as needed to help our partners (employees and agents) grow their business with Company.
Creates and delivers annual, and semi-annual sales plans, regular updates and reporting to leadership to support strategic reporting.
Interacts with critical state and industry association groups to determine growth efforts in new, and existing states.
Develops the onboarding, training, and development (includes mentoring) plans of new Company sales and sales process teams.
REQUIREMENTS:
Experience working in the Trucking Industry
5 years of experience working with Independent Agents
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
Prior experience with driving sales results
Prior experience working with different lines of insurance a plus (P&C, Commercial, Life/Health)
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, 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
Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles
Compliance with GEICO’s driving standards and/or policy
Meets attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
PREFERRED:
LOCATION:
Candidates must reside near a major airport and be able to travel overnight within their geographic area.
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Annual Salary
$99,000.00 - $185,000.00
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.
Benefits:
As an Associate, you’ll enjoy our Total Rewards Program* to help secure your financial future and preserve your health and well-being, including:
- Premier Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with no waiting period**
- Paid Vacation, Sick and Parental Leave
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Training and Licensures
*Benefits may be different by location. Benefit eligibility requirements vary and may include length of service.
**Coverage begins on the date of hire. Must enroll in New Hire Benefits within 30 days of the date of hire for coverage to take effect.
The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.
GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants.
