Commercial Lines Account Manager

Account Manager

The Account Manager is for a Columbia based well-established, growing independent agency. This position is responsible for maintaining and maximizing profitable relationships with clients and growing the book of business through new client sales. We are looking for a motivated account manager looking to grow our commercial department and advance into a higher position as the agency grows.

Benefits/Perks:

• Competitive Pay
• Commission
• Job Stability in a growing industry
• Health Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Long Term Care
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401K
• PTO

Responsibilities:

• Identify, qualify, and develop commercial insurance opportunities with new and existing clients in person, online, by phone, and through written communication.
• Foster and maintain excellent relationships with clients and prospects through regular follow-up and general account support. Anticipate, respond to, and follow up on all existing client needs.
• Actively partner, network, and plan for new clients and business opportunities.
• Collaborate with team members, mentor staff, provide expertise and answer questions, and participate in formal and informal meetings as needed.
• Support and prepare clients for renewal and retention and maintain strong client relationships.
• Maintain CE and participate in ongoing education and keep informed regarding industry information, new product information, legislation, coverages, and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.
• Review client audits, verify and facilitate corrections as needed

Qualifications:

• Hold the insurance license required by South Carolina and have a minimum of three years commercial lines insurance account management experience.
• Possess a valid driver's license and a source of reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of insurance products and usages, rating procedures, underwriting procedures, coverages, and industry operations to effectively secure new business and maintain an existing client base.
• Possess strong presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills with the ability to close sales.
• Be people-oriented, customer-focused, and professionally assertive in developing new client relationships and servicing existing clients.
• Possess outstanding organizational skills with an ability to complete difficult assignments without supervision, sound business judgment, strong decision-making, and superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Have excellent time management skills, thrive in a team environment, and have Technology and Computer proficiency including agency management systems.

If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, strong compensation, and more, then you've come to the right place! Working with a Big I South Carolina member agency is a great career choice!

Big I South Carolina is the states oldest and largest trade association of property and casualty insurance agents. Our members are small business owners who represent more than one insurance company and sell all types of insurance. As a result, they can offer clients a wider, trusted choice of auto, home, business, life and health insurance products. Many of these agencies are actively hiring to fill vacant positions so there is a good chance that there is a job opening near you! With an upcoming worker shortage in the insurance industry due to the retirement of many veteran insurance agents, the demand for insurance professionals is growing every day! Is this career right for you?