Risk Advisor (Sales) – Transportation Practice | Northern Colorado
About The Position
Flood and Peterson is seeking a driven, relationship-focused Risk Advisor to join its Transportation Practice. The role is for a business development professional who understands transportation companies’ challenges and can help organizations manage risk, protect assets, and support long-term growth. The advisor develops and grows a book of business and partners with transportation and logistics clients to implement customized insurance and risk management strategies, working with experienced service teams, industry specialists, and strategic partners. The Transportation Advisor prospects for new business, builds a pipeline, manages client relationships, and develops opportunities across Colorado’s transportation and logistics community. The position focuses on the Transportation Non-Fleet Practice and serves transportation, logistics, warehousing, distribution, and related commercial businesses.
Requirements
- Associate degree (AA) or four to six years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Current Colorado Property & Casualty Insurance License, or ability to obtain one within two months of hire.
- Possess and maintain the Specialist in Transportation and Risk (STAR) designation.
- Current Colorado driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).
- Demonstrated success in B2B sales, building relationships, generating opportunities, closing business, and achieving performance goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with business owners, executives, and stakeholders.
- Proactive and goal-oriented approach to client engagement and business development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in transportation, logistics, fleet operations, safety and compliance, supply chain management, equipment sales, business development, or commercial insurance serving transportation and logistics clients.
- Transportation and logistics industry expertise and established business relationships.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in transportation, logistics, warehousing, distribution, and related industries through networking, referrals, industry associations, community involvement, and strategic partnerships.
- Build long-term relationships with transportation companies, logistics providers, warehousing and distribution organizations, and other commercial transportation-related businesses, serving as a trusted risk management advisor.
- Meet or exceed annual new-business and sales-velocity targets while contributing to the growth of the Transportation Non-Fleet Practice.
- Assess operational, property, liability, workforce, cyber, supply chain, and business continuity risks, and recommend tailored insurance and risk management solutions.
- Partner with service teams, leadership, and carrier partners to deliver service and support.
- Participate in transportation, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain associations, industry organizations, economic development groups, and community initiatives to expand network and market presence.
- Collaborate with marketing teams to develop proposals, presentations, educational content, and campaigns for transportation and logistics clients.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits
- Paid time off
- Volunteer time off
- 401(k) with company matching
- Professional development, certifications, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
