Wholesale/MGA Sales Manager - Richmond, VA

This is a great opportunity for someone that has the ability to mentor and train new talent.  Our client is a leading wholesaler that builds much of its ranks through college recruiting and by hiring aggressive people from outside of the industry.  They are looking for a Sales Manager in Richmond that can work with this pipeline of talent and help them grow.  Most of the people  that they hire are aggressive, driven people and they need someone that can:

• Channel their drive towards success
• Help them develop technical property and casualty skills
• Teach the finer points of relationship building with agents and carriers

Wholesale/MGA Sales Manager
Our client is a nationally recognized wholesale broker that is actively building its regional and national footprint.  The company's growth can be attributed to many factors, from the experience and vision of its senior leadership to the strategic acquisition of talented brokers.  This position, P&C Brokerage Sales Manager, will create an additional layer of leadership within the company's Mid-Atlantic region.

P&C Brokerage Sales Manager Responsibilities:
Oversee the continued expansion of the agency's sales and marketing efforts.
Concentrate on improving the sales process from start to finish, identifying areas where experienced brokers can increase profitability, new business sales and account retention.
Train and mentor junior brokers who working to earn their own codes.
Actively build new relationships with key carrier relationships, establish areas where the company's footprint is necessary for continued growth and serve as an important marketing representative with retail agencies.

P&C Brokerage Sales Manager Qualifications:
At least ten (10) years of progressive experience within the property and casualty industry; heavy concentration on sales management, employee development, marketing and production.
Ability to participate in individual production- manage a personal book of wholesale business; find ways to generate revenue through team based sales approaches with your staff.
Prior E&S or wholesale brokerage experience is highly desirable.
Strategic vision and strong sales acumen with an emphasis on building relationships with multiple insurance carriers.

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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