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Senior Business Development Specialist
Gregory & Appel Insurance | |
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) | |
United States, Indiana, Indianapolis | |
1402 North Capitol Avenue (Show on map) | |
March 26, 2024 | |
Job Description:
The Senior Business Development Specialist (SBDS), will play a Primary Duties
*Prospect and Lead Generation: Identify and target potential
customers through market research, networking, cold calls, emails, events, and referrals. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads. Maintain prospecting database. Report to EVP Revenue on pipeline and forecasts. Increase MQL activity by collaborating with Marketing. *Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with
potential clients. Understand their business objectives and challenges to effectively qualify targets based on agency growth objectives. *Consultative Sales: Work with producers to conduct in-depth
consultations with prospects to assess their employee benefits needs. Tailor insurance package proposals that align with their budget and objectives. *Proposal Development: Partner with Marketing to create and best
position RFP responses, proposals and finalist presentations. Prepare comprehensive deliverables, including cost analysis, plan design, quotes and benefits options to potential clients based on needs of the opportunity. Effectively communicate the value proposition of our services. *Quotas: Meet or exceed activity driven quota targets supporting
pipeline development. Support Producer in closing deals in a timely and efficient manner, meeting or exceeding sales targets. *Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitor
offerings, and regulatory changes in the employee benefits landscape. Use this knowledge to inform and enhance our services and sales strategies. *Collaboration: Work closely with our internal teams, including
account managers, customer service representatives, and finance team, to ensure a seamless transition from prospecting to servicing clients. *Revenue Operations: Maintain revenue operations database.
Maximize vendor partnerships and oversee contract management. Experience and Skills:
Years of Experience:
Minimum 5-7 years
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
(preferred); or combined equivalent years of education and experience. License, Certification, or Registration:
*L&H License is required.
*Proven track record of success in B2B sales, particularly in the
insurance or employee benefitsindustry & achieving sales quotas. *Strong understanding of employee benefits products, including
health insurance, retirementplans, and voluntary benefits. *Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
*Self-motivated and goal-oriented with a passion for exceeding targets.
*Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
*Proficient in CRM software (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
*Ability to deliver engaging presentations.
*Understanding of sales performance metrics. Benefits
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