Market Leader Sales Executive

NBT Bank•Poughkeepsie, NY

45d•$60,000 - $350,000

About The Position

This job includes a base rate plus commissions. Total Potential Annual Earnings: $60,000 - $350,000 Market leaders are responsible for maintaining and growing internal relationships with all regional banking divisions within their assigned community bank region. Market leaders are responsible for regional NBTI communication with our bank partners around prospects, customers, and sponsored community events. Primary production responsibilities will be focused on the Commercial Bank through coordinated cross selling initiatives with the Regional President and the Middle Market Relationship Managers. Market leaders are also responsible for developing and closing new business opportunities with non-banking customers within their assigned region or across regions as a SME. Market Leaders are expected to grow their book of business year over year to meet regional and personal production goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience (required)
Property & Casualty Broker's license and/or Life, Accident, and Health license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
Advanced working knowledge of middle market insurance products and risk management solutions
Proven relationship building skills to support business development efforts (internal, external, COI)
Proven sales acumen (source, develop strategy, present, and close middle market business accounts)
Ability to work with Regional Bank President, regional banking teams, and insurance teams to achieve mutual business development and retention goals
Requires strong planning, organizational, problem solving and time management skills with the flexibility to adjust to changing priorities.
Must be self-directed and be able to accomplish work with limited supervision and general work direction.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Agency Management software solutions
Valid Driver License required
Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
Stationary 50% of time
Move about within or between locations
Bend, Twist, Crouch, Squat
Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs

Nice To Haves

5+ Years of Successful Insurance sales experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Achieve individual revenue growth goals by prospecting, developing and closing middle market new business opportunities
Achieve individual customer retention targets through the successful delivery of risk management advisory services, account cross selling, and general customer service.
Work closely with regional banking partners to achieve mutual business development goals.
Work with Regional President directly to coordinate mutual business development goals and participation in regional sponsored events
All others as assigned.

Benefits

At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community - because your success drives our success.
At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally.
NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace.
NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued.
Whether you're just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential.
NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives - ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.
NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan.
Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire.
Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.
Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage.
Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage.
Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.
Retirement Plans:â Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.
Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family.
Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
Financial and Banking Services: Various benefits and financial planning assistance.
Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants.
Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary.
Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future
Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources.
Financial and Banking Services: Various benefits and financial planning assistance.