Territory Sales Manager - Coastal South Carolina

Slide is a cutting-edge Tampa based Technology Enabled Insurance company, recently named a

**2023 BEST PLACES TO WORK** by Tampa Bay Business Journal

It is a very exciting time for Slide - we are growing very rapidly and doing amazing things in the industry, and the best candidate for this position is someone who wants to be a contributing member of this purpose-driven journey!

***THIS POSITION IS PHYSICALLY LOCATED IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

CANDIDATES MUST CURRENTLY RESIDE IN COASTAL SOUTH CAROLINA***

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prospect, qualify, appoint, and manage agencies in a defined territory to produce profitable sales and growth.
• Meet and exceed territory volume and profit objectives for all products, while maintaining and growing a relationship between SLIDE and appointed agents.
• Consistently achieve agreed upon new business production, direct written premium, loss ratio goals, and other KPIs on a quarterly basis by effectively managing the agents of an assigned territory.
• Soliciting new agencies, evaluating their potential to write quality new business, and appoint those that fit the necessary qualifications.
• Recommend to EVP of Sales, agencies to participate in profit-sharing, rewards, and special incentives programs, and other agency sales initiatives.
• Increase the percentage of producing agents within the territory through additional training and process improvements.
• Continuously evaluate and monitor market trends and competitor activity to maintain profitability and brand viability.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements

• High School degree required; some college preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the P&C insurance industry required. Homeowner's and South Carolina market preferred.
• 2+ years sales experience required; outside sales preferred.

Qualifications/Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of the property & casualty insurance industry, its products and services is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively interact with both internal and external business partners.
• Ability to analyze sales driven data and develop sales strategies with supporting data.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to make presentations to internal and external groups.
• Solid time management skills with a demonstrated ability to work independently, effectively prioritize schedule and multi-task in order to meet business objectives.
• Understanding of how to position products against competitors.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other business-related software
• Desire to live Slide's Core Values.

What's in it for you?? A paycheck of course but really so much more!
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The Slide Vibe - An opportunity to be a part of a fun and innovation-driven culture fueled by Passion, Purpose and Technology!

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Benefits - We have extensive and cost-effective benefits that cover you and your family from every angle... Physical Health, Emotional Health, Financial Health, Social Health, and Professional Health