Top Business Development Executive develops and leads the overall business development vision, strategy, plans, and processes that will drive sales, increase revenue, expand markets, and accomplish financial objectives. Identifies and evaluates new markets, partners, channels, and customers. Being a Top Business Development Executive develops a wide network of contacts to keep informed about current and future industry and market actions. Researches and analyzes the business environment, competitors, and customers to develop ideas for new products and services, pricing, and business models. Additionally, Top Business Development Executive directs financial feasibility studies, development of proposals, and negotiations for new business opportunities. Collaborates with marketing, sales, product development, and other stakeholders to support business development plans. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to chief executive officer (ceo). Responsible for the development of functional or business unit strategy for the entire organization. Defines corporate vision and strategy establishes company direction and focus. Executes multiple high impact initiatives to achieve overall corporate goals. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Primary Accountabilities
*Prospects and appoints agents in conjunction with the overall regional strategy for expansion of distribution outlets.
*Utilizes market analytics to assess geographic territory to identify prospect and current customers with highest growth potential.
*Appoints new customers based on book transfer or significant flow potential
*Identifies vulnerable competitors within assigned agency plant to leverage book roll and or book thinning opportunities.
*Builds detailed business plans for assigned agents.
*Determines appropriate visitation and establish an agreed to contact schedule for assigned agents based upon book transfer and significant flow opportunities.
*Possesses a strong knowledge of the territory and the region including agency, competitor, demographics and economic trends.
Specialized Knowledge & Skills Requirements
*Strong knowledge of the territory and the region including agency competitor demographics and economic trends.
*Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels.
*Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
*Ability to navigate an organization and leverage relationships to achieve results; demonstrate resiliency.
*Strong knowledge of business process improvement methodologies and techniques.
*Self-management skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize and work independently.
*Ability to lead (provide direction & structure), network and influence at all levels.
*Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
Licenses
*Not Applicable.
Travel Requirements
*Up to 40%.
Physical Requirements
*Work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
Working Conditions
*Not Applicable.
This is a territory sales role. You will cover from Charleston, SC to Columbia, SC to Columbia, SC. You will work from home and in the field.
On occasion you may be asked to travel to an office location for in person engagement activities such as team meetings, trainings, and culture events.
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We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above. Skills can be used in many different ways, and your life and professional experience may be relevant beyond what a list of requirements will capture. We encourage those who are passionate about what we do to apply!
We provide benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. You will have access to comprehensive medical, dental, vision and wellbeing benefits that enable you to take care of your health. We also offer a competitive 401(k) contribution, a pension plan, an annual incentive, 9 paid holidays and a paid time off program (23 days accrued annually for full-time employees). In addition, our student loan repayment program and paid-family leave are available to support our employees and their families. Interns and contingent workers are not eligible for American Family Insurance Group benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws pertaining to non-discrimination, non-harassment and equal opportunity. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.
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