Sales Executive - Chicago
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Sales Executive - Chicago
Chicago IL - Hybrid
Must be a US Citizen or Green card holder.
As an employee-owned organization our incredible team is committed to providing exceptional service incorporating best practices and providing access to tools and resources that keep our colleagues and employees educated informed and on a path that helps them find and own their edge.
Our Core Values are lived in our business and our culture is fueled by them.
- Create a Great Experience
- Do the Right Thing
- Play for Each Other
- Pursue Growth
- Own Your Future
As a direct member of a sales and advisory team a Sales Executive (SE) is responsible for taking on the account leadership of new and existing relationships. The Sales Executive will develop new business opportunities manager overall client relationships with support of a service team and lead strategy on complex accounts.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Developing New Relationships
- Developing a network of outside influencers using various methods including but not limited to referrals industry associations and other professional service providers
- Actively prospecting new business opportunities through the use of our sales tools your personal and professional networks Gibson-sponsored events referrals etc.
- Creating synergy across Gibson practice areas while identifying cross-selling and account rounding opportunities
- Following up on leads in a timely manne
- Managing all sales activity within our customer relations management system
- Engaging in professional and networking activities that maintain and expand the current book of business
- Achieving annual sales goal at or above agency standards
- Maintaining an active pipeline of 3x annual sales goals
- Leading Risk Management Strategies for Existing Relationships
- Providing efficient professional courteous service to clients in conjunction with Client Executives Client Managers and Account Managers
- Analyzing risk coverage program structure and recommending options; executing coverage and program changes
- Leveraging insurance knowledge and communication skills to explain coverage terms program options and other items to clients as needed
- Offering innovative solutions educating clients on insurance solutions available in the marketplace and solving difficult risk issues
- Working closely with service teams to review carrier proposals analyze market summaries and prepare renewal documents ensuring timeframes and deliverables are met
- Keeping current with carriers strategic partners products/services and applicable legislation
- Performing other duties and special projects as assigned
- Acting as a backup to team personnel when necessary
- Maintaining confidential information
You might be a great fit for this role if you:
- Have prior insurance sales and/or client executive experience in an agency broker or insurance company setting
- Have prior experience in building and/or growing a book of business in a professional services industry
- Have demonstrated technical consulting experience with a track record of high client retention marks
- Enjoy presenting to clients
- Can work independently as well as within an advisory team
- Find energy in creating and cultivating new relationships
- Are proficient in gathering data and excel in problem-solving
- Are a self-starter who takes initiative to succeed
- Are committed to professional growth and enjoy learning new skills
- Have exceptional written and verbal communication skills paired with above average knowledge of Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
Required:
- 5 years of sales/consulting experience in a professional services industry
- Bachelors degree preferred
- Insurance experience
- CEBS designation preferred
- Life & Health license preferred or the ability to attain within the first 60 days of employment
- Excellent computer and office machine skills specifically with Microsoft Office products
About Gibson:
We exist to pursue the best interests of our clients. And we do it together sharing what we learn from client to client moment to moment and digging deeper to see things others cant or dont bother to. Thats how we get to the proactive side of insurance where our clients really gain their edge.
Here are some noteworthy facts about Gibson:
- Founded in 1933
- 100% Employee-Owned
- Business Insurance Top 100 U.S. Broker
- Designated as one of the Best Places to Work
- Locations in South Bend IN Fort Wayne IN Indianapolis IN Kalamazoo MI Phoenix AZ
- Great benefits!
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities: (Companies ATS Questions):
1. Do have you 5 years of sales/consulting experience in a professional services industr
2. Do have you Bachelors degree preferred
3. Do have you Insurance experience
4. Do have you CEBS designation preferred
5. Do have you Life & Health license preferred or the ability to attain within the first 60 days of employment
6. Do have you Excellent computer and office machine skills specifically with Microsoft Office products
7. Do have you o you have CEBS designation preferred
8. Do you have Life & Health license preferred or the ability to attain within the first 60 days of employment
9. Do you have Excellent computer and office machine skills specifically with Microsoft Office products
10. Must be a US Citizen or Green Card holder.
Employment Type
Full Time
