Senior Account Executive and Team Leader - Real Estate

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Responsible for expertly managing the internal service process and relationships for assigned property and casualty client companies.This position is a salaried, exempt and full-time role and will be reporting to the Sr. Account Executive. Requires seasonal or intermittent travelling to visit clients and prospects. This is a Hybrid/Remote role (within USA), with the option to work from any of Newfront's office locations. Will be considered hybrid if living within 25 miles of a Newfront office location.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Team Lead

• Responsible for the overall Real Estate team with specific expertise in...

• Responsible for developing revenue growth and retention forecasts and plans for ensuring the successful achievement of targets.

• Collaborates with the BI Service/Operations Leader to implement systems and processes that support execution of the Real Estate practice's strategy and initiatives.

• In partnership with Business Insurance Leadership, you will be responsible for fostering strong carrier and wholesale partner relationships and supporting carrier specific strategic initiatives.

• Works strategically to identify and implement opportunities to partner with Producers and Newfront consultants in other lines of business for business development and growth.

• Responsible for managing a team of Real Estate service employees.

• Provides resources and assists with recruiting and hiring, training and development, and performance management of the Real Estate Service Team.

• Manages and coaches team members for delivery of service and directs the delegation, allocation and lending of resources among teams.

• Account Executive

• Manage and retain client relationships as a trusted advisor, often at the most advanced complexity or specialization. Assess client’s risk profile to determine risk and insurance needs and go-to-market strategy.

• Develop and nurture market and carrier relationships within the industries being serviced.

• Partner with production teams to establish and maintain aligned service offerings and delivery of client needs.

• Independently prepare for, plan and conduct client meetings.

• Brokering and negotiating insurance lines of coverage directly with insurance markets when possible, while also strategically using wholesalers when in the best interest of the client.

• Manage preparation of new business RFP’s; market new and renewal accounts; develop and manage service calendars and prepare presentations for new clients.

• Provide strategic management new and renewal business risk identification and program design (including contract and claims history review).

• Participate in prospecting activities to both identify and close new business.

• Perform as a subject matter expert and advanced resource. Keep abreast of industry trends, changing markets, reviewing and mastering new or evolving specializations, policies or products.

• Perform thorough contract reviews for clients.

• Perform database file management and input information. Accurately manage and maintain documents in agency management systems.

• Provide mentoring and coaching, as appropriate, to Account Managers and Account Coordinators.

• Perform other special projects as assigned.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent negotiation and communication skills: written, public speaking and presentation preparation.
• Professional composure and exceptional customer service skills, diplomacy, professionalism and tact.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and its complex features.
• Ability to be resourceful, take initiative, solve problems, create solutions and direct process improvements.
• Thrives working with others in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent management skills. Ability to train, delegate, provide oversight and give feedback.
• Adaptability and flexibility to proactively anticipate and address issues and client needs.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to navigate demanding schedules, priorities and volumes.
• Ability to learn, adopt and train use of technology systems and software applications.
• Excellent at multi-tasking and flexibility to manage ever changing priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced at multiple and strategic project planning including extended time management.
• Ability to forge relationships and build trust.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of brokerage experience.
• Property and Casualty insurance experience required.

Required Certificates, Licenses, Registration:

• Property and Casualty Insurance license required.

At Newfront, we are committed to hiring diverse talent and supporting an inclusive workplace environment. If you are excited about a role at Newfront but feel you’re missing a few of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply and tell us about yourself. You may just be the next Newfront team member that we are looking for!
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