Risk Advisor-Hospitality/Recreation

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Upstate Agency Insurance is seeking and experienced
Risk Advisor for Hospitality and/or Recreation
This opportunity may be perfect for you if you have experience in:
Sales and Customer Service
Hospitality and/or Recreation
Excellent Communication
About this Position:
Responsible for developing and retaining a book of middle market commercial insurance clients. Will work as a specialist in Hospitality/Recreation or Property Services. Expected to be consultative and strategic in approach to the marketplace. Works closely with Sales Management and Commercial Lines Account Executives to develop strategies and to align insurance carriers with those strategies. This position is located at 103 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Build and maintain pipeline of new business prospects sufficient to meet new business objectives
Receive, record, and process all client information necessary to prepare application forms for insurance policies
Utilize available value-added resources to enhance relationships, increase retention and create referral opportunities
Work to meet or exceed annual new business revenue goals.
In conjunction with Commercial Lines Leadership, interface with various insurance carriers to ensure products offered to each client best meets client's needs.
Provide consistent, outstanding customer service by anticipating and reacting to customer needs.
Adhere to renewal process to include timelines, documentation and developing renewal strategy for each account
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certifications/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
6+ years of experience in sales, insurance, business or Hospitality/Recreation Required
Valid New York State insurance licenses required, or will obtain within one year.
Skills/Knowledge:
Excellent sales personality - comfortable presenting information, handling objections, closing a sale
Solid communication skills, both written and verbal; comfortable communicating with customers, co-workers, management, insurance carriers, and community influencers
Proven ability to effectively communicate insurance concepts and information to varied audiences
Exceptional listening and problem-solving skills to identify needs and make connections to products or services to meet those needs
Ability to independently handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines; attention to detail a must
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, and Outlook
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
We offer a pleasant work environment, career development opportunities, competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package. Our Team welcomes candidates who will bring diverse intellectual, gender and ethnic perspectives. This position is located at 103 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY
Arrow Financial Corporation is a multi-bank holding company based in Glens Falls, New York, with more than $4 billion in assets. Through its subsidiaries, Arrow provides a broad range of banking and insurance services across northeastern New York. Our subsidiaries include, Glens Falls National Bank and Trust Company, Saratoga National Bank and Trust Company and Upstate Agency, LLC. Arrow is committed to delivering value for its shareholders, its customers and its communities. Its conservative business model and strategy of steady growth have resulted in many recognitions from the nation's leading publications and bank-rating firms.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard for race, color, religion, national origin or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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