About the Role
Seeking a motivated Business Development Officer to hunt for and close new business, and retain and grow key clients, supporting Coface's new long-term growth strategy in North America.
Responsibilities
- Achieves annual revenue objectives through consultative sales to new clients and renewal of existing policies.
- Builds a portfolio of business that aligns with Coface strategic growth and retention goals.
- Builds an active pipeline of qualified prospects, generating leads from banks and insurance agencies, and from direct cold calling to business owners and CFO's.
- Markets and sells a specialized financial product (domestic and export credit insurance and other credit related services) to corporations within assigned regions.
- Services new and existing clients by monitoring their programs and coverage.
- Researches and recommends prospects for new business opportunities.
- Researches and analyzes sales options.
- Attends workshops to learn more technical and professional skills for the job.
- Stays current with trends and competitors to identify improvements or recommend new products.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years’ proven experience selling B2B.
- Trade Credit Insurance experience is a plus.
- Cold-calling and new business skills required.
- Accustomed to working in a very fast-paced environment with a high volume of activity.
- Proven track record in client acquisition, as well as retention.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Robust network in designated territory.
- Ability to take initiative and be self-motivated.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment when needed.
- Have a P&C License or ability to pass P&C course and licensing 60 days post start date.
Skills
- Financial solutions sales
- Banking solutions sales
- Insurance solutions sales
- Cold-calling
- New business development
- Client acquisition
- Client retention
- Consultative sales
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote work options
- Flexible schedules
Experience Level
- Minimum 3 years’ proven experience selling B2B
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- USD 80000 - USD 120000 - yearly
- Competitive base salary + commissions
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- FSA
- Life insurance
- Disability coverage
About the Company
- Coface helps companies navigate uncertainty by empowering them to make the right decisions and trade smarter.
- Offers Trade Credit Insurance, Business Information, Debt Collection, Single Risk insurance, Surety Bonds, Factoring.
- Utilizes unique data, cutting-edge technology, innovation, and deep understanding of the global economy.
- International organization fostering learning, collaboration, and inclusion.
