Senior Vice President Business Development

Sedgwick - Bismarck, ND

Full-time - Senior

Bismarck, ND

10,001+ employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Senior Vice President of Business Development at Sedgwick is responsible for expanding and enhancing the company's top line through relationship building with prospective clients. This role involves identifying client opportunities, ensuring sales goals are met, and facilitating the implementation of new client programs. The position requires a strategic approach to develop partnerships and a deep understanding of client needs to market the company's programs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identifies, develops and maintains internal and external relationships/partnerships.
• Builds relationships with prospects.
• Facilitates the development of new partnerships and ensures a smooth transition of new client programs.
• Develops detailed knowledge of individual prospect operations targeting specific needs for marketing company programs.
• Ensures identification of expertise required for addressing individual prospect requirements.
• Utilizes national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations.
• Manages the design of service programs ensuring client need fulfillment.
• Develops and implements an annual sales and service plan including identification of potential client prospects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Business Administration, Finance, or Risk Management.
• Ten years of relationship building in claims management or risk management or equivalent experience required.
• Licenses as required, with progress towards CPCU and/or ARM designation.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills.
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance competencies.

Benefits

• Flexible work environment
• Support for mental, physical, financial, and professional needs
• Opportunities for career growth and skill sharpening