Business Development Manager - Carrier Relations | Phoenix, AZ, USA

Business Development Manager - Carrier Relations

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers.

Job Description

The Business Development Manager is responsible for building relationships with clients and prospective clients in the development of new business and existing client retention through RFPs RFIs, and due diligence. This role provides comprehensive technical expertise, critical analysis and execution of client relationship and development activities and projects.

Additionally, this role supports key strategies, communication, resources and deliverables throughout the client relationship and business development lifecycles, contributing to the achievement of acquisition and retention goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and builds relationships between the Company and Client/Prospective Client Vendor Management for new client sales and existing client retention
• Serves as a key resource for Executives and Executive Client Relationship Managers and collaborates with sales, relationship management, senior leadership and executive sponsors by evaluating and steering key strategies, messaging, project/initiative deliverables, resources and timelines
• Provides market-based competitor insights
• Maintains and manages technical resources
• Fosters partnerships with Marketing and Communications by sharing business needs and participating in design of client communications to fulfill client acquisition and retention goals
• Manages end-to-end execution of all RFPs, RFIs and due diligence requests from existing clients and prospective clients
• Promotes products, programs, and capabilities through the development of competitive proposals and sales presentations
• Serves as a peer liaison on products, systems, and processes
• Drives brand awareness and seeks brand opportunities

Education

• 4 year Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

• 7 or more years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has supervisory duties.

Education & Experience (in lieu)

• In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills

Compensation

Based compensation offered for this role is $100,000-$177,150 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

• **Total compensation for this role is comprised of several factors, including the base compensation outlined above, plus incentive pay (i.e. commission, bonus, etc.) as applicable for the role. ***

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

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This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A- (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products.

We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Companies & Partners

• Direct General Auto & Life, Personal Express Insurance, Century-National Insurance, ABC Insurance Agencies, Nat
• Gen Preferred, Nat
• Gen Premier, Seattle Specialty, National General Lender Services, ARS, RAC Insurance Partners, Mountain Valley Indemnity, New Jersey Skylands, Adirondack Insurance Exchange, Vela
• Point, Quotit, Health
• Compare, AHCP, NHIC, Healthcare Solutions Team, North Star Marketing, Euro Accident.

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas.

In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at (336) 435-2000.

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.