Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.
Brown & Brown is seeking a Business Development Specialist to join our growing team in Fort Myers, FL!
The Business Development Specialist position is responsible for promoting the sale of new business, providing a source of insurance expertise to clients and assisting in the growth and profitability of the department. The Business Development Specialist will coordinate with the Producer as necessary for prospects' needs. This role will work closely with the Sales Leader and Production team.
How You Will Contribute:
Generate qualified leads for the sales team so they can provide a quick response to customers
Prospect potential customers via cold calling, email, or other forms of communication to ensure they are added to the sales pipeline and produce more qualified leads
Maintain the client database (CRM) to make sure the sales team can access current information on all leads
Work within your specific geography to find new business opportunities
Record monthly and quarterly sales and performance goals to ensure they are being met
Set up meetings or calls between (prospective) clients and Producers
Licenses and Certifications:
Florida Property & Casualty insurance license 2-20 (if not already held, obtain within 30 days of hire).
Skills & Experience to Be Successful:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience in the insurance industry with a strong emphasis in commercial lines insurance preferred but not required.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Tools, Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
This Position requires routine travel which may require the team member to drive their own vehicle or a rental vehicle. Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are requirements of this position.
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Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
The Power To Be Yourself
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
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What We Do
Brown & Brown Insurance provides risk management solutions to help protect what our customers value most. Our four business segments offer insurance products and services to businesses and individuals.
Our culture is built on integrity, innovation, superior capabilities, and discipline. We view insurance differently and use our experience, carrier relationships, and principled customer focus to deliver first-class service and solutions.
Becoming a Brown & Brown teammate introduces you to a career with virtually unlimited possibilities. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Our unique company culture of meritocracy rewards self-starters and those committed to doing what is best for our customers. We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work ®.
Brown & Brown has demonstrated a Culture of Caring through dedication to the people and communities we serve. With more than 11,000 teammates in over 300 locations across the US, Canada, Ireland, the UK, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, we actively support numerous organizations in the local communities in which we live, work, and play.
With a long-standing history of proven success, Brown & Brown is one of the insurance industry’s most powerful and influential leaders, ranked as the fifth-largest brokerage in the US and sixth in the world. You can find us on the NYSE as BRO.
