Company Overview
Brown & Brown is an independent insurance intermediary that through its licensed subsidiaries provides a variety of insurance products and services to corporate, public entity, institutional, trade, professional, association and individual clients. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, offices are located across the United States, with products and services offered through four major business divisions. We are listed on the NYSE as BRO. Our corporate culture is built on vision, speed, agility and strength that allows us to thrive in the very competitive insurance environment. This unique culture has enabled us to quickly chase down new opportunities, adapt our products and services to best meet market demands, and satisfy our many and varied clients. Our drive to be the best has made Brown & Brown one of the largest and most respected independent insurance intermediaries in the nation, with 75 years of continuous service.
Job Overview
Sales Professional - Commercial Insurance - Syracuse, NY
Brown & Brown, Inc. is one of the largest and most respected independent insurance intermediaries in the U.S. We are a publicly traded company, listed on the NYSE as BRO and employ over 8,000 seasoned professionals. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, offices are located across the United States and we are looking for ambitious professionals to join our team!
Brown & Brown of New York, Inc. is seeking a dynamic Sales professional to join our Syracuse, NY office! This individual will be responsible for providing continuous professional advice, guidance & suggestions for improving the insurance and risk management programs of agency clients & prospective clients, while identifying new leads. Training will be provided!
Responsibilities:
- Identify new leads and gather the necessary information for submissions.
- Develop, present and sell new business proposals to appropriate prospects.
- Sell additional coverage to existing clients.
- Attend and actively participate in regular sales meetings.
- Assist the marketing department in the securing and negotiation of quotations and the placement of coverage with appropriate insurance carriers.
- Facilitate constant communication with assigned account manager to ensure client satisfaction.
- Achieve annual sales goals and provide regular feedback to the Sales Manager or Profit Center Leader on progress toward those goals.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and actively support and promote a positive public image for the agency.
Required Competencies:
- College Degree.
- Strong technical knowledge of coverage in all applicable insurance coverages.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Valid Producer Agent’s License preferred, or willingness to obtain.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- 2-5 years' outside sales experience.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We take pride in the diversity of our team and seek diversity in our applicants.