Insurance Producer (Commercial Lines)

The producer is responsible for planning and executing marketing campaigns and strategies to generate new prospects, increase sales and revenue, and improve client retention. We are recruiting primarily for Commercial lines producers (with a focus on Real Estate or Restaurants)

Job Description:

• Implement marketing strategies with the goal of increasing agency awareness and increasing sales and profits.
• Plan, organize, and execute marketing and sales programs.
• Act as the main point of contact for Sahouri Insurance.
• Generate qualified leads and referrals to drive sales.
• Attend trade shows and networking events to market and sell Sahouri.
• Cold-call, prospect and network to drive new business and new relationships.
• Work with vendors, influencers, decision makers and manage and develop these relationships.
• Follow-up on leads and prospects in a timely manner.
• Support all agency initiatives, give actionable feedback, share best practices and serve as advocate and information source for agency.
• Communicate & promote Sahouri value & brand.
• Keep abreast of industry trends, competition, and new opportunities.
• Develop an understanding of insurance product lines and coverages.
• Meet agreed upon annual sales goals.
• Develop a specific industry focus.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years in a direct sales environment with demonstrated success in sales.
• Demonstrated Success in building/growing a book of business.
• A consultative seller; not transactional.
• Experience working with large client executive teams and ability to work with C-Level decision-makers.
• Demonstrated Success in driving new business with key high-profile clients.
• Familiarity with the NOVA/WDC metro markets.
• Experience working effectively part of a team and individually.