Remote Account Manager
at Woodruff Sawyer

Summary

Join Woodruff Sawyer's Emerging Business practice as an Account Manager to handle placement, renewal, and service of new and existing business. As an ambassador for the company, you will possess technical expertise and confidently discuss markets and coverages with clients.

Requirements

• College degree preferred, but applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent experience will be considered
• Experience within Technology & Life Sciences preferred, minimum of five years of industry experience required
• Experience with Property, Casualty, Cyber, and Management Liability Lines preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Experience with EPIC preferred
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent analytical, negotiation and organizational skills; ability to multi-task and shift focus as priorities change
• Fire & Casualty license required
• Required to acquire the applicable insurance license(s) within 90 days of date of hire
• Valid Driver’s license and reliable transportation required

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assigned book of business with revenue of at least $1,000,000 or appropriate mix of revenue and complexity
• Stay up to date with coverages and market trends affecting assigned book of business, demonstrating ability to clearly communicate these details with clients
• Responsible for coordinating with Account Assistants and/or Account Coordinators and Account Executives; ability to work directly with a Producer, with no AE involvement, when necessary
• Develop client deliverables, contribute to client presentations, and actively engage in the planning process
• Successfully handle multiple clients in accordance with P&C practice service requirements and standard methodologies to ensure client retention
• Responsible for leading the Marketing and/or Renewal process. Obtain information from markets and clients. Assess client coverage documents. Develop specifications and secure quotes. Evaluate proposals/quotes to negotiate changes or provide recommendations to the client
• Participate in delivery of strategic overview on accounts, requesting information from the markets and client and reviewing documents pertaining to client needs
• Demonstrate ability to build positive relationships with clients, carriers and team members
• Responsible for timely policy review and delivery
• Manage contract review and effectively explain and clarify details with client verbally and/or in writing
• Demonstrate the ability to market and cross-sell additional lines of coverage, involving team members when faced with a challenging issue or to showcase additional Woodruff Sawyer capabilities

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) and profit sharing
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness programs and workplace flexibility benefits
• Professional development and reimbursement programs