Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
Territory Manager
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Territory Manager
Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies
Overview Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide. Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401K retirement plan with company match
Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more
Responsibilities We are seeking a Territory Manager in a defined virtual territory. This role has the full responsibility of a territory manager in the field but without the windshield time. This individual will be responsible for agency relationships and business development, with a strong focus on the marketing of GUARD’s products and developing the territory across their assigned footprint. This is a role for an experienced high‑performing territory manager who excels at finding pockets of opportunities, cultivating strong agency partnerships, and executing profitable growth strategies aligned with the goals of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. This role requires a higher volume of routine virtual agency meetings within an assigned territory and on the rare occasion in the field visiting in person.
Develop and maintain profitable, meaningful relationships with agency partners by ensuring they are well‑trained and understand the company’s appetite, guidelines and initiatives.
Actively engage agency partners to drive submission activity and achieve profitable growth and business mix goals.
Consistent execution of day‑to‑day sales process and activities using a disciplined sales process by leveraging tools and metrics that reinforce the focus on agency relationships.
Build strong working relationships with distribution leadership and internal stakeholders, taking a collaborative approach to identify and pursue growth opportunities, optimize territory alignment, and strategically expand across the territory.
Analyze agency performance, market trends and competitor activity to inform tactical decisions and ensure ongoing alignment with GUARD’s underwriting appetite and distribution objectives.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate has a minimum of 3+ years of virtual territory management
Positive face of the organization and a “can‑do” attitude
Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong agency partnerships and obtaining sales results
Solid technical knowledge of commercial insurance, including Worker’s Compensation, Businessowners’, Commercial Auto, and Umbrella
Strong familiarity with agency networks, market conditions, and competitive landscape
Excellent sales acumen and desire to make a difference
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Adept at connecting with agency partners virtually and driving best in class results
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI is a plus
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Insurance
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Overview Good things are happening at Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. We provide Property & Casualty insurance products and services through a nationwide network of independent agents and brokers. Our companies are all rated A+ “Superior” by AM Best (the leading independent insurance rating organization) and ultimately owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway group – one of the financially strongest organizations in the world! Headquartered in Wilkes-Barre, PA, we employ over 1,000 individuals (and growing) and have offices across the country. Our vision is to be a leading small business insurance provider nationwide. Founded upon an exceptional culture and led by a collaborative and inclusive management team, our company’s success is grounded in our core values: accountability, service, integrity, empowerment, and diversity. We are always in search of talented individuals to join our team and embark on an exciting career path!
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Healthcare benefits package that begins on first day of employment
401K retirement plan with company match
Enjoy generous paid time off to support your work-life balance plus 9 ½ paid holidays
Up to 6 weeks of parental and bonding leave
Longevity awards (every 5 years of employment, receive a generous monetary award to be used toward a vacation)
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months of employment
Numerous opportunities for continued training and career advancement
And much more
Responsibilities We are seeking a Territory Manager in a defined virtual territory. This role has the full responsibility of a territory manager in the field but without the windshield time. This individual will be responsible for agency relationships and business development, with a strong focus on the marketing of GUARD’s products and developing the territory across their assigned footprint. This is a role for an experienced high‑performing territory manager who excels at finding pockets of opportunities, cultivating strong agency partnerships, and executing profitable growth strategies aligned with the goals of Berkshire Hathaway GUARD Insurance Companies. This role requires a higher volume of routine virtual agency meetings within an assigned territory and on the rare occasion in the field visiting in person.
Develop and maintain profitable, meaningful relationships with agency partners by ensuring they are well‑trained and understand the company’s appetite, guidelines and initiatives.
Actively engage agency partners to drive submission activity and achieve profitable growth and business mix goals.
Consistent execution of day‑to‑day sales process and activities using a disciplined sales process by leveraging tools and metrics that reinforce the focus on agency relationships.
Build strong working relationships with distribution leadership and internal stakeholders, taking a collaborative approach to identify and pursue growth opportunities, optimize territory alignment, and strategically expand across the territory.
Analyze agency performance, market trends and competitor activity to inform tactical decisions and ensure ongoing alignment with GUARD’s underwriting appetite and distribution objectives.
Qualifications
Ideal candidate has a minimum of 3+ years of virtual territory management
Positive face of the organization and a “can‑do” attitude
Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong agency partnerships and obtaining sales results
Solid technical knowledge of commercial insurance, including Worker’s Compensation, Businessowners’, Commercial Auto, and Umbrella
Strong familiarity with agency networks, market conditions, and competitive landscape
Excellent sales acumen and desire to make a difference
Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Adept at connecting with agency partners virtually and driving best in class results
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI is a plus
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Insurance
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