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 an Employee Benefits SLI Sales Leader to join our growing team in Louisville, KY!
The Sales Leader drives revenue growth by increasing new business sales, improving renewal retention rates, and empowering and inspiring the Production Team to drive growth and profitability. As a department thought leader, this role advises and serves as a member of the leadership team in the development and execution of short-term and long-term plans and budgets based on agency goals, acquisitions, strategic planning and growth objectives. The Sales Leader oversees the Production team to ensure that our customers' business plan objectives are supported by their insurance programs and services. In addition, this role implements consistent policies, workflows and processes. The Sales Leader will be a mentor to “high potential” team members in the office.
How You Will Contribute:
Lead, coach and motivate the Production team with an unwavering commitment to revenue growth
Empower Producer teammates through coaching and help them grow in their careers
Lead the development and implementation of business strategies in collaboration with Profit Center Leaders and manage strategic relationships with third parties
Pursue cross-selling opportunities with the Profit Center Leaders, Marketing Department Leaders and other members of the leadership team
Support the continued success of the business development team
Champion, plan and lead the Producer-in-Training (PIT), Intern, onboarding and teammate development programs, while providing direction and feedback to drive performance growth with the use of measurable goals and ensure proper execution that is in alignment across the organization
Participate in the curation of new teammate development programs and initiatives
Foster and seek new customer relationships through all means of communications - such as virtual calls, personal meetings, seminars, membership to key industry organizations, etc.
Maintain strong relationships with key carrier partners
Keep current on marketplace changes and inform customers and team
Monitor and advise in the creation of Producer plans and assist with Producer renewal strategies
Conduct, organize and improve Production team meetings
Licenses and Certifications:
Life & Health license (if not already held, obtain within 30 days of hire)
Skills & Experience to Be Successful:
Bachelor's Degree or higher
5+ years of employee benefits insurance experience with a track record of helping support and build effective sales teams/operations
In-depth knowledge and understanding of employee benefits products and services, administration, financials, current legislation, rules, laws and other regulations
Proven track record of growing and maintaining a customer book of business
Must have detailed knowledge of a CRM system
Acceptable results of a Motor Vehicle Record report at the time of hire and periodically thereafter, and maintenance of minimum acceptable insurance coverages are a requirement of this position
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.
