Business Development Manager

Company:

R&L Ringwalt & Liesche Company

As a member of the Berkshire Hathaway group of companies, Ringwalt & Liesche, Co. (R&L) has the strength and stability of one of the world's largest companies, along with the personal touch of an independent agency. Since 1950, we have served agents and brokers across the country, providing placement of transportation and other commercial lines of business throughout the Midwest and Rocky Mountain Region.

Brief Overview

Want to work for a company with unparalleled financial strength and stability that also offers “large company” benefits with an exciting, friendly, and “small company” atmosphere? That is what you will find within the Berkshire Hathaway Group of Insurance Companies as well as outstanding opportunities for professionals looking to grow in their careers.

Serves as marketing representative for owned agency operations within the assigned territory. Provides marketing information to agents regarding product opportunities, how to transact business with the agency, and responds to basic inquiries on how to place various Auto and Property & Casualty insurance products with the agency. Engages in business development/marketing activities which include identifying and visiting potential and existing customers, attending local conventions, market research, managing the customer/prospect database, creating marketing fliers, updating website, sending out e-mail blasts, etc.

This position will be in Denver, Colorado, and is hybrid eligible. 

What will you do?

• Acts as Marketing professional visiting with agencies in the assigned territory. Routinely visits assigned agency partners or conducts virtual agency visits via the phone or internet with a travel level of at least 50% of the time.
• Answers questions and uses problem solving skills to resolve matters for agents and customers.
• Prepares for agency visits by running reports and conducting detailed analysis on production relative to goals and expectations.
• Maintains appropriate level of product knowledge to be able to train agents on our products and encourage their submissions and binds.
• Identify and visit prospective agencies by calling agencies directly to set up meetings and identify characteristics and determine their viability as an appointed agent.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience
• P&C License
• 5 or more years of work experience

Who would excel in this role?

• Someone with sound judgement and decision making skills.
• Someone who can work independently with detail and accuracy.
• Excellent ability to communicate through both verbal and written means.

In accordance with state pay transparency laws and regulations, the following good faith salary range estimate is being provided.  The salary range for a Senior Representative is $70,000 - $90,000 annually, for a Manager position $95,000 to $115,000 based on the primary posting location of Denver, Colorado.  Final compensation will be based on candidate qualifications, geographic location and other considerations permitted by law.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply within four business days of the posting date. The Company will continue to accept applications until the position has been filled.  Applicants may apply after four business days of the posting date with the understanding that the position may no longer be available when their application is submitted.

We want you to be involved! We offer Employee Resource Groups for volunteering, connecting with others, social gatherings, and professional development. We also regularly seek employees input through companywide surveys.

 

We care about your health and wellbeing! Our Wellness program is integrated into the Company culture with an online wellness portal that offers a year-round, one-stop-shop to manage and track all areas of health, and a robust wellness program.

 

Benefits, Perks and more! We offer retirement and savings plan with immediate enrollment with 100% employer match up to 5%, Medical, Dental and Vision for regular, full-time employees and eligible dependents, a dedicated Learning & Development program for employees to grow personally and professionally, 100% upfront Educational Reimbursement program, competitive time off policies including parental leave, an Employee Assistance program and much more!