Direct Markets Regional Sales Manager

Zurich North America is a leader in risk management with over 150 years of expertise. They are seeking a Regional Sales Manager to lead a team in the West Division, focusing on profitable growth and development of Account Executives and Insurance Sales Professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for profitable growth and development of Account Executives and Insurance Sales Professionals
• Implement strategic and tactical objectives as they relate to Zurich's overall sales strategy to achieve and sustain profitable growth
• Analyze and provide strategic direction to our highly successful team of Sales Professionals to advance Zurich's position in the marketplace in the Western Division’s Seattle Office
• Writing new business, retaining existing accounts, providing quality service, increasing market share and product mix while operating within business guidelines
• Driving sales efforts in the field, represents the Zurich Team in leadership meetings, at association meetings and industry activities
• Oversees cross-team sales initiatives as needed
• Maintains responsibility for customer issues and/or challenges in the region
• Leadership activities will include planning, budgeting, coaching, interviewing/selection, and performance management

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree and 4 or more years of experience in the Outside Sales area
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in the Outside Sales area
• Experience with the principles of sales, sales techniques, and sales terminology
• Experience working within a regulatory environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience analyzing financial statements and reports
• Licensed to sell insurance products
• Superior Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Thorough understanding of the principles of Property & Casualty along with F&I sales, F&I sales techniques, and F&I sales terminology
• Prior management/supervisory experience is a plus
• Recent demonstrated and documented success relative to New Business Acquisition, along with consistent goal achievement
• Broad knowledge of the automotive segment customers' business and operations with the ability to forge and build relationships therein