National Powersports Business Development Executive

Sentry Insurance Agency•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role will provide countrywide leadership in the development & implementation of plans designed to contribute to profitable revenue growth within the motorcycle/powersports program. Sentry is a financially strong mutual insurance company, rated A+ by A.M. Best, and has been in business since 1904. They are recognized on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Sentry offers a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth, emphasizing associate satisfaction, career path ownership, and work-life balance.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or other related discipline or equivalent work experience
Ability to lead, motivate, and manage others
Extensive knowledge of consumer products marketing and specialty products
Ability to work in a matrix environment and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Leadership, creativity, problem solving, and analytical skills with proven ability to effectively communicate, develop relationships, and make quality decisions
Ability to travel as necessary to satisfactorily complete their job responsibilities as assigned

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee external sales strategies for the motorcycle/powersports line of business
Collaborate with business area leadership to develop and drive strategies that improve distribution opportunities
Lead the development of new and alternative distribution opportunities that may utilize multiple channels and technologies
Drive the team to cultivate, solicit, and manage new, existing, and strategic partners in the personal lines spaces in which we operate
Create vision and strategy designed to expand distribution in effort to enhance growth opportunities for our products, while coordinating and communicating with other leaders within the organization
Create a collaborative, performance-driven work environment by facilitating and fostering trust, transparency, and inclusion
Provide leadership in the development of marketing campaigns designed to promote the brand and engage distribution partners across channels
Administer human resource related activities.
Select, develop, motivate, and recognize associates

Benefits

Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model for those associates who report to an office location.
Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.
As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office.
In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office.
Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.