[Remote] Territory Sales Manager - Eastern Tennessee/ Western North Carolina

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Central Insurance is a company committed to delivering exceptional customer service and innovation in the insurance industry. They are seeking a Territory Sales Manager who will focus on developing and managing their assigned territory, building strong agency relationships, and achieving premium and project objectives.ResponsibilitiesCreating strategic marketing plans for territory to identify opportunities and potential challenges from which strategies and tactics are developed, including:Plans to produce the budgeted premium volume and policy count of profitable lines of business in your assigned territoryUsing binding authority to support premium growth in profitable classes of businessConduct thorough evaluation of all prospect agencies and make recommendations for new appointmentsSales pipeline developmentDrive submission activity in desired classes and verticals to meet premium budget targetsUtilize PowerBI Submission and Comparative Rater data to understand results and drive agency quote behaviorsIdentifying growth, consolidation, and agency incentive opportunitiesAccountable for building and maintaining effective relationships with Agents, Regional Underwriting and Claims teams, and Home Office departmentsCommunicate premium/submission/profit goals to agents, monitor results, and coordinate action plans for key agency partnersProvide ongoing training to agency plant on new programs, products, services, and systemsMonitor and understand the general insurance market and trends that may impact the territory agency plantSkillsBachelor's degree in relevant field with 4 years of insurance experience- experience in sales and Commercial Underwriting with a Property & Casualty CompanyOr 6 years of relevant insurance experience- experience in sales and Commercial Underwriting with a Property & Casualty CompanyValid driver's licenseExperience working with PowerBIExperience working with Independent Insurance Agents preferredBenefitsComprehensive health and wellness benefits packages designed to meet evolving needsMaximize flexibilityProvide work-life balanceAssist in building financial security for the futureCompany OverviewSince our beginning in 1876, Central Insurance has evolved into a successful property and casualty group operating on a strong foundation of core values including Integrity in the way we operate our business; Relationships we develop working as a team and sharing in each others’ successes; and Excellence achieved by never compromising on quality, providing superior performance, and pursuing continual improvements. It was founded in 1876, and is headquartered in Van Wert, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is http://www.central-insurance.com.