About the Role
First Connect is seeking an Account Manager to drive growth and increase production among existing agents by enhancing their knowledge of appointed carriers and P&C insurance. This role is vital for growing the business through relationship building, training, and a focus on incremental policy gains.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Agencies.
- Regularly schedule and coordinate agent training on an individual basis.
- Achieve and exceed set sales targets.
- Leverage cross-sale opportunities with assigned agents.
- Collaborate with the team to develop and execute best practices.
- Use data-driven approaches to identify growth opportunities.
- Collect and communicate feedback from training sessions to drive improvements.
- Maintain knowledge of all Carrier Markets and Products, Commission Structure, and Appointments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
- 5+ years of P&C experience, including working with Independent Agents.
- Experience training and developing agency staff.
- Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and communicate effectively.
- Ability to understand and review agency qualifications for appointments and make recommendations.
- Experience selling and marketing P&C personal and commercial lines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including formal presentations.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong intellectual curiosity and desire to problem-solve.
- Flexible and willing to do what is needed to get great work done.
Skills
- P&C insurance knowledge
- Independent Agent relations
- Training and development
- Problem-solving
- Effective communication
- Sales and marketing
- Presentation skills
- Data analysis
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 5+ years of P&C experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Salary/Compensations
- $65,000 - $75,000 + Commission
Benefits
- Multiple medical plans
- 100% employer-covered dental
- Vision plans
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Short- and long-term disability
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Work-From-Home Stipend ($85 monthly expense stipend)
- Employer-provided WFH equipment
- Equity compensation
- Training and internal career growth opportunities
- Flexible Time Off
About the Company
- First Connect Insurance Services is a digital platform providing independent insurance agents access to top US carriers and the optionality necessary to grow their businesses.
- Agents can work with over 130 carriers, selling various insurance policies, including home, auto, small business, and more.
- The company's mission is to overhaul the technology agents have access to, putting consumer-grade software at their fingertips.
- Thousands of active agents are currently using the platform, with hundreds more joining monthly.
Equal Opportunity
- First Connect is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
- Applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation.
- Any First Connect applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the First Connect People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.
