Manager

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all elements of distribution management for all product lines in the Southwest Region.
• Obtain a broad knowledge and speak authoritatively about all AW NA product lines.
• Illustrate AW product/Company differentiation, key competitor strengths and weaknesses, market issues, and distribution relationships.
• Collaborate with the Southwest Regional Executive and Broker Engagement Leader to assess BE needs, develop product line strategies, and execute business development plans.
• Manage overall broker performance in assigned territories to hit growth objectives and identify brokers needing growth plans.
• Identify new production or product opportunities via portfolio surveys of distribution partners.
• Enhance AW market share by identifying/qualifying new distributors and acting as a distribution resource for product leads.
• Expand AW visibility and brand through strategic conference participation.
• Gather competitive intelligence and distribute to relevant business units.
• Assist in developing and managing robust BE metric reports and adjust strategies as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant underwriting and/or Business Development experience.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Excellent negotiation, influencing and sales/marketing skills, plus strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Must possess a network of distribution relationships in the Region.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Disability Insurance
• a company match 401k plan
• Group Term Life Insurance