Account Executive - New Business

Mcgowan Agency - Lisle, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Lisle, IL

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Account Executive - New Business is responsible for delivering insurance and related products to professional services firms, focusing on exceptional customer experience and operational efficiency. This role involves soliciting prospects, managing a large prospect pool, achieving sales targets, and adhering to established sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Solicit prospects via outbound phone calls.
• Handle policy, system, and payment questions throughout the sales process.
• Manage a large prospect pool effectively.
• Achieve sales targets and customer service standards established by the company.
• Complete light underwriting duties associated with the sales process.
• Assist in marketing and branding of the program and company.
• Adhere to an established sales process and contact plan to exceed new business sales targets on a monthly and yearly basis.
• Be reliable and accountable for own results.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of outbound sales experience (preferred).
• 4-year college degree (preferred) or equivalent sales experience and industry knowledge.
• IL P&C license, or the ability to obtain one (preferred).

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the insurance industry.
• Strong phone and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and quickly apply new skills.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 7 paid holidays (8 days off in total).