Business Development Specialist

Bridge Specialty Group•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our growing team in Fort Myers, FL! The Business Development Specialist position is responsible for promoting the sale of new business, providing a source of insurance expertise to clients and assisting in the growth and profitability of the department . The Business Develop ment Specialist will coordinate with the Producer as necessary for prospects' needs. This role will work closely with the Sales Leader and Production team.

Requirements

Florida Property & Casualty insurance license 2-20 (if not already held, obtain within 30 days of hire)
Bachelor’s Degree
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Tools, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
This Position requires routine travel which may require the team m e mber to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle.
Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are requirements of this position.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the insurance industry with a strong emphasis in commercial lines insurance preferred but not

Responsibilities

Generate qualified leads for the sales team so they can provide a quick response to customers
Prospect potential customers via cold calling, email, or other forms of communication to ensure they are added to the sales pipeline and produce more qualified leads
Maintain the client database (CRM) to make sure the sales team can access current information on all leads
Work within your specific geography to find new business opportunities
Record monthly and quarterly sales and performance goals to ensure they are being met
Set up meetings or calls between (prospective) clients and Producers