Business Development Trainee- 2027 Graduate Development Program

Great American Insurance Group • Richfield, OH

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

National Interstate, a member of Great American Insurance Group, specializes in commercial transportation insurance. The Business Development Trainee participates in Ignition, National Interstate and Vanliner’s Graduate Development Program, a month-long cohort taking place in June 2027. The program combines instructor-led, self-paced, and hands-on training to build understanding of the business model, value proposition, company culture, and how individual roles contribute to the organization. It includes cross-functional learning, professional skills development, team-building, and social activities.

The role is based in the Richfield, Ohio office. Employees are expected to work onsite four days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely one day. Core in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday, and the fourth onsite day is determined by business needs. The position involves developing marketing and business-development skills under close supervision and technical direction. The trainee may travel by day or overnight, typically 10–20%, to visit agents, brokers, or clients. The position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship; applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Foundational analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Developing understanding of marketing principles and practices.
• Gaining proficiency in marketing software and tools, such as CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools.
• Ability to build customer relationships and provide opportunities to market products and services.
• Position may require 10–20% day and overnight travel to visit agents, brokers, or clients.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop skills and knowledge in market research and networking to identify trends, customer needs, and the competitive landscape.
• Learn to create and execute marketing campaigns across digital, print, and social media channels.
• Engage with existing and prospective customers to build relationships and support the division’s targeted profit goals.
• Assist in creating marketing content, including blog posts, social media updates, newsletters, and promotional materials.
• Learn to monitor and analyze marketing activity and campaign performance, including prospect-list statistics, hit ratios, business retention, and new-business production.
• May assist underwriting with fact gathering, underwriting, and renewal pricing.
• May assist in preparing reports to analyze and develop the existing business profile and mix, and the quality and quantity of new business.
• Develop skills to promote additional coverage and programs to existing accounts and support premium development and retention or persistency goals.
• May assist with coordinating or transferring books of business and ongoing contract management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
• Full-time and eligible part-time employees have paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

What This Job Offers

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