Sales Manager

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Woodcliff Lake, NJ, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Insurance
The Role
Lead and develop a team of 8–10 Contract Surety Producers across the Northeast, drive new business and revenue, coach and train sales staff, recruit and onboard sales personnel, monitor performance versus forecasts, collaborate with underwriting, marketing, and support, and maintain a high-performance, results-driven sales culture.
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Sales Manager

About Colonial Surety Company

Colonial Surety Company is a national property and casualty insurance company serving businesses throughout the United States. We are experiencing significant growth and are seeking talented professionals to join our expanding organization.

Our success is built on combining innovative technology, industry expertise, and specialized insurance solutions designed to meet the needs of small and mid-sized businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic company that values leadership, performance, and professional development.

Position Summary

Colonial Surety Company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead, develop, and manage a team of Contract Surety Producers throughout the Northeast region.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth, expanding our direct client base, and building a high-performing sales organization. The ideal candidate is an energetic and results-oriented leader with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing successful sales professionals.

Your leadership will play a critical role in helping Colonial Surety achieve its growth objectives while creating a culture of accountability, professionalism, and sales excellence.

Work Location and Schedule

This position is based at Colonial Surety Company's corporate headquarters with travel requirements for field calls. 

123 Tice Boulevard
Woodcliff Lake, NJ 07677

Professional business attire is required.

Candidates should be prepared to work closely with sales staff, management, and cross-functional teams in a collaborative office environment.

Qualifications

Successful candidates will possess:

  • A minimum of five (5) years of sales leadership experience
  • Supervisory experience in direct B2B field sales
  • A strong entrepreneurial spirit with exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Experience in sales training and professional selling techniques
  • Excellent organizational, activity management, and time management skills, with a proven ability to exceed performance goals
  • An understanding of business financial statements; a background in accounting is a plus
  • Insurance sales experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

The Sales Manager will be responsible for:

  • Leading and managing a team of 8 to 10 remote Contract Surety Producers
  • Coaching, supervising, and providing ongoing training in technical product knowledge, competitive positioning, and professional sales skills
  • Recruiting, selecting, developing, and directing sales personnel to meet and exceed corporate objectives
  • Monitoring sales performance against forecasts and implementing corrective action when necessary
  • Working closely with internal departments, including Marketing, Underwriting, and Customer Support, to maximize sales effectiveness and customer satisfaction
  • Driving new business production and consistently exceeding revenue goals
  • Managing the onboarding process for new customers and monitoring sales activity to ensure a positive customer experience
  • Maintaining a high-performance sales culture focused on accountability, growth, and results

Compensation and Benefits

Colonial Surety Company offers a competitive compensation package that includes salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, and additional incentive programs designed to reward achievement and success.

Join Our Team

This is an excellent opportunity to lead one of four sales teams currently being established within a growing national organization.

If you are a motivated sales leader looking to make a significant impact while advancing your career, we invite you to visit Colonial Surety Company's website and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining why you would like to be considered for this position.

Skills Required

  • Minimum of five (5) years of sales leadership experience
  • Supervisory experience in direct B2B field sales
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Experience in sales training and professional selling techniques
  • Excellent organizational, activity management, and time management skills with proven ability to exceed performance goals
  • Understanding of business financial statements
  • Background in accounting
  • Insurance sales experience
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The Company
Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
56 Employees
Year Founded: 1930

What We Do

Colonial Surety Company is a direct insurance company focusing on business liability insurance. We offer everything a business owner needs, from their license bond, ERISA fidelity bond, and complete circle liability protection, including cyber, harassment (EPLI), professional liability insurance, and so much more. Want to Partner? We have free Partnership Accounts® for Attorneys needing court and fiduciary bonds for their clients, Pension Professionals needing ERISA fidelity bonds for their clients, and even Insurance Agents who want to move their clients along with niche policies. Just visit us and sign up for a free dashboard today and start letting us help you run your business or increase your client base. 1. Quick Digital Process We offer a streamlined purchase process that allows you to purchase bonds and insurance online instantly. 2. Direct Insurer Get the convenience and cost savings of purchasing coverage straight from the source in all 50 U.S. states and territories. 3. Innovative Products We’re the only company to offer cost-effective surety, fidelity bonds and instant insurance products, i-bonds® and i-insurance®, for you to obtain at the click of a button. 4. Deep Expertise Our customer service reps and support attorneys have decades of experience in bonding and insurance. 5. Trustworthy Established in 1930, we’re rated "A" Excellent by AM Best Company, Treasury listed in all 50 states and U.S. territories, and approved by the Department of Labor, so you can count on compliance. 6. Partnership Focused We offer powerful client management tools and programs from our business partners

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