Business Development Executive

Vince Konen Insurance Agency • Aurora, IL

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About The Position

Konen Insurance is a trusted independent agency providing a comprehensive suite of insurance solutions designed to protect our clients from the unexpected. We do more than sell insurance-we partner with our clients to help them make informed decisions about their protection and future. As a family-owned business, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture of courtesy, respect, and empowerment for our employees. The Business Development Executive (BDE) plays a key role in driving new business growth through a consultative sales approach. This position focuses on prospecting, qualifying, and selling business services to qualified prospects while maintaining and growing a strong client base. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, goal-driven, and thrives in a competitive sales environment.

Requirements

• A valid insurance license is required for this role. If you do not currently hold an insurance license, you will be required to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• 2+ years of measurable B2B sales success preferred.
• Prior experience in prospecting, qualifying, persuading, and closing sales in a B2B or B2C environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of prospecting software tools and CRM systems.
• Familiarity with risk assessment and risk management techniques.
• Strong desire to succeed, win, and exceed targets.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an approved sales business plan aligned with company sales goals.
• Meet or exceed annual sales goals and activity standards.
• Actively prospect and contact potential clients, schedule appointments, present solutions, and close new business accounts.
• Maintain a prospect list in the agency CRM system.
• Target businesses in key specialties, handling proposals ranging from $25,000 to $250,000.
• Complete new business documentation for account managers to submit to appropriate markets.
• Collaborate with account managers on marketing and placing insurance.
• Attend sales seminars, company sales meetings, and industry educational activities to stay up to date on market trends and sales techniques.
• Participate in and lead special projects at management's request.

Benefits

• The cost of the licensing class and exam is covered.
• Performance-based bonus and incentive opportunities
• Major medical insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life and dental insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Retirement savings account
• Company-sponsored events
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

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