Senior Small Commercial Sales Representative

The Hartford

4.5

(69)

Chicago, IL (Remote)

Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 75% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 87% would recommend this company to other women
  • 90% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
  • The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
  • Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.
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    Position summary

    meeting or exceeding sales objectives in growth, and a mix of business and renewal retention in assigned territories.

    • Management of the territory, including compiling and evaluating competitor products, rates and activities and offer appropriate recommendations.

    • Maintaining a current knowledge of underwriting territory, including source and nature of agents' business.

    • Maintaining sales administration responsibilities through timely reporting and expense management.

    • Creates demand and enables agents/producers to maximize the flow of desirable business to meet or exceed Hartford financial goals in the territory

    • Follows disciplined sales process and ensures consistent execution of Sales Excellence principles.

    • Demonstrates a thorough understanding of an assigned territory, including the right number and mix of agents/producers who have the market opportunity to meet Sales Rep territorial financial objectives.

    • Possesses a deep knowledge of industry practices, market conditions and competitor information to position the agency to maximize business development. Align Hartford strategies and support (tools, initiatives, resources) to continually increase market share.

    • Builds and maintains strong relationships with agents/producers in an assigned territory to meet or exceed the financial objectives for that territory.

    • Enables agents/producers to maximize their revenue through the sale of Hartford products and services by providing tools and information that differentiates The Hartford and its overall value proposition from competitors.

    • Exercises discipline and focus around flow management to ensure adequate flow and acceptable mix of business to meet agency and company growth and profit objectives.

    • Creates call plans to prioritize and leverage agency contact and activity to ensure sustainable flow of desired business.

    • Builds actionable Agency Sales Plans that align with Hartford financial objectives for growth, retention and profit. Utilize data tools to monitor plan results, communicate, and implement actions.

    Qualifications:

    • 3+ years of Small Commercial P&C market experience, product knowledge and sales skills; underwriting knowledge is beneficial.

    • Proven outstanding sales performance; should be a highly driven and self-motivated individual with a strong desire to win.

    • Experience with Agency training.

    • Technologically savvy (e.g. Microsoft tools such as SalesForce, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

    • Exceptional sales and negotiation skills.

    • Ability to motivate and influence people.

    • Strong organizational and time management skills.

    • Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

    • Ability to work well independently.

    • Company car will be required and a valid Driver's license is required.

    • Ability to travel within assigned territory.

    Compensation

    The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

    $75,440 - $124,440

    The posted salary range reflects our ability to hire at different position titles and levels depending on background and experience.

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age

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    Why you should apply for a job to The Hartford:

  • 4.5/5 in overall job satisfaction
  • 4.4/5 in supportive management
  • 75% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 87% would recommend this company to other women
  • 90% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • The Professional Women’s Network (PWN) provides professional support, growth, advancement and networking to enable greater gender balance.
  • The Hartford offers diversity awareness training known as Appreciating Differences and Managing Inclusion.
  • Employees will be provided with leave of up to four weeks and paid at a rate of 100 percent of their base pay.