Job Title: Commercial Lines Account Executive / Producer

Department/Agency: Dick Johnson & Jefferson Insurance Agency

Location: Bradenton, FL

About Us:

Dick Johnson & Jefferson Insurance Agency was founded in 1960 and has since grown to offer Property, Casualty, Life/Health Benefits and Transportation Specialty services. DJJ Insurance offers quality service and professionalism for commercial and personal lines insurance products to meet the growing needs of all clients.

Job Summary:

DJJ, an Acrisure agency partner, has a current need for a full-time Commercial Lines Producer to assume an existing book of business. This is a Sales oriented position requiring advanced communication skills, a thorough knowledge of insurance products available through the agency, and competitive attitude. This individual must be capable of pursuing and closing sales of new and existing commercial lines accounts and retaining existing book of commercial lines business. They are also responsible for prospecting, soliciting, and selling new accounts.

Hybrid work schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Achieve objectives established in annual producer sales plan

• Prospect for new business from existing clients and identified target groups

• Contact prospects for the purpose of providing a quote and making sales appointments

• Survey prospects to determine insurance needs, inspecting current insurance policies, risk management plans, property, products and records

• Collect detailed risk and underwriting information including survey data and loss history

• Develop and deliver formal proposals of insurance including details of coverages, limits, deductibles and other pertinent information

• Work with CL Customer Service personnel to complete company submissions and selection of potential markets

• Conduct client and prospect appointments presenting proposals and renewals, explaining details/coverage afforded

• Introduce CL Customer Service personnel to clients and request that service calls be directed to them and/or forward all service-related calls appropriate team member

• Stay informed of all claims or service issues and become involved in resolution when required

• Participate in renewals, by reviewing expiration listing with CL Customer Service person to determine appropriate action and collection of information to prepare renewal submissions

• Maintain production reports and attend all sales meetings as required

• Promote agency and insurance industry in the community

• Keep informed of industry developments through review of trade press and by attending insurance carrier training meetings on new products, etc.

• Perform other specific duties and projects as assigned by agency management

This description is not meant to be all-inclusive and may be modified from time to time at the discretion of management.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:

• College degree, preferred

• Active Florida P&C license, required

• Extensive working knowledge of P&C insurance, (3-5 years minimum) required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Proficiency in Applied Epic (or similar agency management system) for tracking leads and activities

Other Qualifications:

• Able to work independently and enjoy a high degree of interaction with team members

• Ability to contribute to a collaborative environment by consistently demonstrating teamwork, high motivation, positive behavior and effort to achieve goals and objectives

• Self-motivated and driven

• Maintain a sense of urgency and ability to work with and meet deadlines

• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication, including the ability actively listen, and problem solve with minimal assistance

• Demonstrates excellent time management and prioritization skills

• Attention to detail and commitment to a high level of accuracy

• The ability to multi-task, prioritize, work independently, and use discretion surrounding sensitive information

• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor and positive attitude

• Ability to Moderate stress due to regular deadlines and daily challenges

Work Environment/Benefits

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• On premises office available

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Long Term Disability

• Life/AD&D

• Paid Vacation/Sick Leave

• Annual 401k contribution up to 3% match

• Commission (with biweekly draw)

• $2,000 sign-on bonus

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