Direct Markets Finance and Insurance Executive

Zurich Insurance Company Ltd.•St. Louis, MO

11d•$65,900 - $107,900•Remote

About The Position

Zurich is seeking a Finance & Insurance Executive to support sales efforts in our St. Louis metro area. As part of our F&I sales team, this role offers an opportunity to leverage and refine your sales and marketing expertise within the automotive sector. We are looking for high performers that are goal-driven and able to take us to the next level of achieving financial targets. You will be responsible for driving growth and profitability by acquiring, developing, and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing customers. The Finance & Insurance Executive (FIE) role involves driving growth and profitability by prospecting, relationship management, closing, direct sales, consulting, and building market share. This role operates remotely in an entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Sales area or Automotive area OR Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice including an Associate Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Sales area or Automotive area OR High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Sales area or Automotive area.

Nice To Haves

Outside sales experience
Advanced knowledge of the automotive industry, market trends, and competitors.
Extensive experience in retail automotive finance or senior sales management (e.g. GM, GSM, Finance Director, Finance Manager).
Experience in dealership training (1:1, classroom, virtual).
Proficiency in automotive and traditional software/technology.
Knowledge of insurance, reinsurance, and warranty claims processes and F&I products.
Ability to analyze financial statements.
Excellent presentation skills for both small and large groups.

Responsibilities

Prospecting: Identifying and developing new business prospects, focusing on providing Finance & Insurance products to large automotive dealers, while also supporting P&C product marketing within the assigned territory.
Attending Automotive industry events to promote Zurich’s sales and marketing initiatives.
Relationship Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers.
Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders via various channels (in-person and virtual) to maintain solid relationships.
Closing: Managing and growing your assigned territory to achieve profitability and exceed sales targets.
Direct Sales: Conducting sales presentations either in-person or via Microsoft Teams.
Consulting: Collaborating with field team members to ensure seamless implementation of programs and products, while strengthening customer relationships.
Building market share: Working remotely in an entrepreneurial environment.