Marketing Specialist; P&C Commercial Lines

SUMMARY

Responsible for initiating sales and marketing efforts by developing effective business strategies, collaborating with key stakeholders and ensuring efficient and timely completion of sales and marketing initiatives to promote continued growth and profitability within area of responsibility.

• Manages and delivers sales, service and marketing efforts in production territory by developing effective marketing plans, sharing knowledge and researching insurance needs of clients, insured's and prospects;
• Identifies opportunities for increased business by effectively presenting sales information, analyzing and communicating results, building and maintaining internal and external relationships and providing information and tools that support the achievement of writing new business and retaining renewals;
• Executes marketing plans by gathering information from the various stakeholders and potential stakeholders, supports Direct Sales office and company initiatives and goals;
• Contributes to a positive work environment in Direct Sales office;
• Builds and maintain a wide network of contacts within production territory and target market industry;
• Supports Alliant's values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions; solicits feedback and values other perspectives;
• Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);
• Performs all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Two (2) or more years related work experience
• Valid Property & Casualty plus Accident & Health Licenses in appropriate states

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good problem solving and time management skills
• Advanced analytical skills
• Good planning, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Ability and motivation to work independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Moderate travel required (10% - 35%)