Sales Agent, Business Development

Sales Executive

We are seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to develop new business within an assigned territory in Long Island, Westchester, and/or NYC. The successful candidate will proactively build a network and build relationships with policyholders as well as internal stakeholders in Underwriting, Claims, Risk, and Customer Experience to ensure that the interests of the company and the client are best served. They will also provide assistance to Risk Underwriting in gathering relevant information on debtors and/or policyholders.

$85,000 – $110,000 per year, plus commissions.

• Develop sufficient prospects through direct cold‑calling, third‑party referrals (banks, insurance brokers, etc.), trade associations, and other sources.
• Utilize consultative sales techniques to manage the entire sales cycle, including understanding prospect’s business needs, obtaining and submitting a complete application, identifying key accounts, and converting the application into a policy.
• Work with internal stakeholders in Commercial, Risk, and Customer Experience to provide the best product offerings to prospective and existing clients.
• Proactively build and expand a network, going beyond relying solely on banks or brokers, with a strong focus on growing connections through client referrals and personal relationships.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of product features, competitive landscape, and market trends.
• Negotiate and close complex deals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, finance, or a related discipline (strong preference).
• 2–4 years of business‑to‑business sales experience.
• Proven track record of success in similar previous roles.
• Ability to overcome objections, convince, motivate, and influence internal stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Tenacity and ability to thrive in high‑performance sales environments.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Understanding of business financials and credit basics.
• Ability to secure and maintain Property & Casualty Insurance within the first 60 days of employment.

We value your goals and needs, both at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work‑life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.

Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Financial Services and Insurance