Marketing Team Leader

Bridge Specialty Group•Phoenix, AZ

10d•Onsite

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 Marketing Team Leader to join our growing team in Phoenix, AZ! The Marketing Team Leader provides leadership, direction, and oversight for Commercial Placement Specialists and Producers-in-Training within the Commercial Lines Placement Department. Associate Placement Specialist strategies and placement efforts with multiple competing insurance carriers on an account-by-account basis to support sales and customer service teams. Responsible for reviewing and analyzing carrier quotes, identifying opportunities for improvement, and negotiating coverage terms and pricing for both renewal and new business. Ensures competitive positioning, strengthens carrier relationships, and supports overall agency growth through informed Placement Specialist and strategic negotiation.

Requirements

Valid Arizona P&C insurance license
Proficient with MS Office Suite
Exceptional communication demeanor
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
At least 5-10 years of experience in a similar Insurance Agency position
Must have and maintain a current P&C License for the required states.

Nice To Haves

Four-year college degree
Prior leadership or management experience
Property & Casualty Insurance Designation, such as the CIC or CPCU

Responsibilities

Coordinate the procurement of alternative quotes and carrier options to retain existing insurance programs
Analyze market information in order to develop, design and implement creative strategies for sales team members
Monitor new markets and programs and new opportunities
Review and recognize improvement areas of existing policies and competing quotes and evaluate options alongside the sales team member
Negotiate with insurance carriers competitive coverage and pricing options on behalf of our client
Act as support for sales and customer service teammates with any market information or insight
Risk Match power user
Placement department staffing (interviews, hiring & termination)
Establish, foster and maintain carrier/underwriter relationships – Placement Leader is often the first point of contact regarding agency & carrier success/difficulties
Coordinate and attend various carrier meetings to stay abreast of new underwriting guidelines, program capabilities, etc.
Develop and foster professional and positive relationships among teammates and other department members
Engage in analysis of carrier results and projections for potential contingency plans
Supervise teammates’ training and development by holding frequent marketing meetings and reviewing work as needed to ensure proper QC compliance and understanding of coverages
Coordinate with Commercial Lines Leader, Sales Coach/Leader and/or Profit Center Leader to organize the training schedule of new Producers.
Oversee training in coordination with the Sales Coach, including regular check-ins on progress.