Account Executive (Sales)

Kunkel & Associates Inc • Dubuque, IA

29d

About The Position

We are actively seeking dynamic professionals to join our team as Account Executives in Dubuque, IA, or Kansas City, KS. This role is pivotal in our commitment to delivering high-quality service and ensuring our clients receive the best insurance solutions. As an Account Executive, you will play a key role in building and maintaining client relationships, developing marketing plans for Property & Casualty and/or Life & Health insurance programs, and contributing to the overall growth of the company.

In this position, you will not be restricted by a specific territory, allowing you the flexibility to work with businesses nationwide on their insurance needs. Your focus will be on understanding each client’s unique challenges and providing tailored solutions to meet their insurance requirements.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree, or applicable job experience
• Strong proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while adapting to changing deadlines and priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent service orientation skills
• Employee will ideally obtain a resident insurance license within 90 days of starting.
• 2-4 years of sales experience in any industry, particularly those with a stable sales track record.
• Ideal candidates should have cold call experience and a strong interest in making cold calls, as this role involves building a book of business from the ground up.

Nice To Haves

• Prior insurance experience is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Accompany Sales Executives on prospect and renewal presentations and service plans.
• Analyze insurance data to ensure clients have the appropriate coverage.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, providing high-quality service and prompt responses.
• Ensure timely premium collection from clients.
• Develop relationships with underwriters to negotiate premiums, terms, and conditions on behalf of clients.
• Develop and implement marketing plans to ensure the best P&C insurance programs.
• Round out accounts by selling additional coverages that clients need.
• Provide assistance to Associate Account Executives in training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Training & Development: We pride ourselves on providing thorough and detailed training for all new hires. Each new team member is paired with a mentor to guide their development.
• Growth & Compensation: Competitive pay and a structured bonus program is in place to incentivize new producers to reach validation.
• Career Path: After validation, our compensation model is performance-driven, with no salary cap, allowing our producers to control their earning potential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level