Commercial Insurance Producer - Portland, OR

This is a  really exciting opportunity in Portland for a client that is looking for a strong producer. Our client is a middle market commercial agency that is looking to hire new talent in their Portland office.  They are open to several different profiles that would include:

• An established producer that could bring business with them
• A producer with less than five years of experience that is looking to grow their business and get in with a larger agency

Commercial Insurance Producer
With a strong reputation for client service and program innovation, our client has grown to be a substantial part of the insurance fabric in the Pacific Northwest market. Organic growth is a major component of the agency's 2011 growth initiative.  An experienced producer who can take advantage of cross selling opportunities amongst several of the agency's offices as well as identify niche specialties which will be supported through significant marketing and account executive expertise.

Senior Commercial Insurance Producer Responsibilities:
Set a three year organic marketing plan designed to target middle market and risk management accounts around spheres of influence.
Work towards market specialization where the agency can hire trained client support experts to support your book; additionally your lead generation comes through referral with less dependency on cold calling.
Identify underserved geographic markets throughout the Pacific Northwest and northern California to expand the agency's regional reach.

Senior Commercial Insurance Producer Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree with importance placed on continuing insurance education (CIC, AU, ARM, CPCU).
At least 3-5 years of proven success in new business commercial insurance sales.
Maintain a high standard of marketing and client service through consultation and not price-driven sales.
Work well in a team based sales environment; develop internal sales relationships for partnership and cross selling opportunities.

Please contact Scott Thompson for immediate confidential consideration and additional details.  Email:  sthompson@insurance-csg.com  Phone:  515-987-0242 x17  Fax 515-987-0004  See our website at www.csgrecruiting.com/ins_opportunities.htm for a complete listing of nationwide opportunities.

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