Direct Markets Account Executive - Seattle

Overview

Direct Markets Account Executive - Seattle. Join to apply for the Direct Markets Account Executive - Seattle role at Zurich North America. If you’re an experienced and driven sales leader, now is the perfect time to take the next step in your career by joining Zurich Direct Markets. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Account Executive in our Seattle territory.

Immediate benefits include work from home flexibility, travel, a competitive base salary with uncapped incentives, excellent benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO), and a Company Car (subject to a driving record check) provided.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of sales experience
• OR Completion of a Zurich-approved Apprenticeship program with an Associate Degree (no prior sales experience required)
• Ability to obtain insurance sales licenses where required

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of business-to-business outside sales experience
• Strong understanding of direct sales principles, closing techniques, and industry-specific terminology
• Familiarity with insurance industry regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Current insurance sales licenses (where required) or the ability to be licensed
• Experience with financial statement analysis

Zurich Direct Markets specializes in offering Property and Casualty insurance and F&I products to the automotive industry, supported by a dedicated field sales team that regularly engages directly with clients. In this role, we’re seeking a top-performing individual with exceptional outside sales skills.

• Prospecting:
  Identifying and developing new business prospects, focusing on providing Property and Casualty insurance to large automotive dealers, while also supporting F&I product marketing within the assigned territory.
• Attending Automotive industry events to promote Zurich’s sales and marketing initiatives.
• Relationship Management:
  Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers. Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders via various channels (in-person and virtual) to maintain solid relationships.
• Closing:
  Managing and growing your assigned territory to achieve profitability and exceed sales targets.
• Direct Sales:
  Conducting sales presentations either in-person or via Microsoft Teams.
• Consulting:
  Collaborating with field team members to ensure seamless implementation of programs and products, while strengthening customer relationships.
• Building market share:
  Working remotely in an entrepreneurial environment.

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including location, role, skill set, and experience. The organization provides a fair and reasonable compensation range and information about Total Rewards. This position includes a variable component based on performance under the applicable sales incentive plan. The annualized variable compensation range, based on performance under the sales incentive plan for this role, is between $180,000 and $240,000.

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code 1033. Zurich North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Location(s):
Remote Working:
Yes;

Schedule:

Full Time;
Employment Sponsorship Offered:
No.

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