Business Development Representative, IA
Business Development Representative, IA
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Job Description
CURRENT ROOT EMPLOYEES - Please apply using the career page in Workday. This career site is for external applicants only.
The Opportunity
As Root continues to expand their footprint in the Independent Agent space we are looking for a Business Development Representative to help fortify the success of our fast-paced agency channel. In this role you will be working closely with the business development team and other key internal stakeholders to advance our agent growth strategy and enhance our agent experience. Additionally you will work closely with our agency partners to support them as they rapidly grow their book with Root.
Root is a work where it works best company. This means we will support you working in whatever location that works best for you across the US.
Salary Range: $55000 - $61000
How You Will Make an Impact
Make outbound calls to independent agencies across the Root footprint with the goal of securing an appointment with them
Manage the onboarding process for each appointment application
Partner with the business to target key growth markets in the agency channel
Host regular product training for new and existing appointed agents
Conduct monthly/quarterly business reviews as needed with agency partners that drive new writings premium and profit goals
Drive agent engagement through continued agent education and experience enhancements
Provide in-depth knowledge of Roots underwriting and business appetite to agency partners
Collaborate with internal and external business partners to drive product adoption and improvements
Gather classify and analyze agent feedback for continuous improvements
Participate in the development maintenance and consistent application of standard processes across agency onboarding
Provide input for continuous development of department guidelines and best practices
Leverage analytical business functions including engineering analytics and product teams to identify trends and opportunities to achieve favorable results
Use independent discretion and judgment to consistently review business areas of opportunity
Recommend viable solutions and alternatives to identified opportunities
What You Will Need to Succeed
1 year(s) of relevant experience within a carrier or an agency
Thorough knowledge of insurance and the types of product offerings Root provides
Proven success in agency outbound call campaigns
Ability to build collaborative working relationships
Communicate and collaborate effectively in a matrixed environment
High sense of professionalism while remaining empathetic
Great attention to detail
Self-starter and ability to work independently and effectively prioritize work
Effective written and oral communication skills
Problem solver with a drive to win
Dont meet every single requirement
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Root Inc. we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway!
Join us
At Root we judge people based on the merit of their work not who they are. If you are passionate about what this role entails and solving real problems we encourage you to apply. We want to learn about you and what you can add to our team.
Who we are
Were harnessing the power of technology to revolutionize insurance. Using machine learning and mobile telematic platforms weve built one of the most innovative FinTech companies in the world. And were just getting started.
What draws people to Root
Our success is in large part due to our unwavering standards in hiring. We recognize that our products are only as good as the people building and promoting them. We want individuals who find solutions by going through the cycle of ideation to implementation with curiosity rigor and an analytical lens. Ask anyone who works here and youll hear similar reasons for why they joined:
Autonomyfor assertive self-starters the opportunities to contribute are limitless.
Impactby challenging the way its always been done we solve problems that have a big impact on our business.
Collaborationwe encourage rich discussion and civil debate at every turn.
Peoplewe are inspired by the collection of crazy-smart people around us.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
