Territory Manager - Berkley

Company Details:

 

Berkley Management Protection offers a modular suite of management liability products through the Grove℠, their bespoke and easy to use platform where users can quote, bind & issue. Their Trellis Management Liability Portfolio℠ of coverages include directors and officers, employment practices, fiduciary, cyber, crime and miscellaneous professional liability.

Responsibilities:

This position is the marketing focal point for Berkley Management Protection in a given state or territory. Designated to coordinate resources and expertise in meeting and exceeding results in that state or territory.   All agency management and distribution strategies and tactics will be implemented by the Territory Manager. The Territory Manager will report directly to the AVP and will also collaborate with underwriting. The Territory Manager position works with the AVP & RVP in managing agency distribution and executing growth, profit and relationship building.

 

• Grow the private company management liability lines of business in assigned territory
• Work closely with the Assistant Vice President to establish and implement a sales culture
• Establish strong relationships with agents in driving mutually beneficial results through agency planning, production and growth
• Manage distribution and negotiate agency appointment agreements
• Monitor competitors’ offerings and emerging industry issues
• Influence the structure of the region to capitalize on the strengths of the individual team members
• Work with regional and senior leadership team to develop and drive underwriting and business strategies within region and nationally

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years insurance marketing experience.

• Four-year college degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple tasks and effectively prioritize workload
• Demonstrated depth in negotiation, sales and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer skills and ability to work with multi-faceted systems.
• Ability to effectively and independently manage complex workload while exhibiting very sound judgment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with agents and other departments while exemplifying superior teamwork.
• Ability to travel in assigned territory - 60% agency engagement/ travel- this is an external facing role with a combination of in person and virtual agency appointments with a strong emphasis to meet face to face whenever possible

 

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. 

Additional Company Details:We do not accept any unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. The company offers a competitive compensation plan and robust benefits package for full time regular employees including:• Eligible to participate in annual discretionary bonus • Benefits include: Health, dental, vision, dental, life, disability, wellness, paid time off, 401(k) and profit-sharing plansThe actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Additional Requirements:*The above job description is not intended to be an “all-inclusive” list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor is it intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, it is intended only to describe the general nature of the job.