Now Hiring - Conner Insurance - Personal Lines Advisor in Fort Wayne, IN

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????JOB SUMMARY AND PURPOSE The Personal Lines Advisor position is crucial to the day-to-day operations and long-term goals of the organization. From driving new client acquisitions, to servicing accounts, to retaining Personal insurance accounts, this position's responsibilities are equally varied and vital. A strong work ethic, ability to take on multiple responsibilities, and knowledge of agency procedures and standards are a must ESSENTIAL DUTIES : Sales - Produces minimum of $25,000 premium per month; $300,000 premium annually * Develop and implement marketing strategy for new sales leads. * Network within appropriate industry groups that have been identified as prospecting targets * Update CRM database consistently and frequently with prospecting * Build and maintain a prospect pipeline that meets objectives laid out by sales manager * Establish meaningful relationships with the intention of earning their business * Actively solicit and process additional lines of coverages for all accounts. * Work to ensure retention goals are met Consulting and Advising - Responsible for counseling and guiding the Client throughout the entire process. Is recognized as the main point of contact. * Desire to build meaningful relationships with Clients and prospective clients * Helps client evaluate the market by pulling quotes from carriers and negotiating directly when possible to get the best rates. * Evaluate, educate and advise on coverages and available plans. * Challenges assumptions in pushing Clients to consider difficult issues that are in their best interest. * Evaluates emerging opportunities and risks to identify and articulate defensible options and recommendations. * Ability to handle complex accounts Customer Relationship Management - Builds relationships with the Client and advises Client on the most efficient and effective methods to meet short- term and long-term goals. * Act as liaison between Client and Insurance Companies/Partners to develop and maintain effective working relationships in order to independently resolve service problems. * Responds to Client needs in a timely, professional, helpful and courteous manner, regardless of Client attitude. * Strives to meet service standards in all circumstances. * Follows up with Clients to ensure that their needs have been met. * Maintain confidential information Insurance Industry Knowledge - Demonstrates solid knowledge and ability of the industry, including competitive and customer trends, to strategically direct Clients and solve situations. * Proficient in the Personal Insurance marketplace (home, auto, life, umbrella, etc.); carriers, underwriting requirements and the coverages they offer * Continually develops industry knowledge by attending seminars, classes, conferences, etc. * Identifies current industry trends and explains industry trends to Clients * Understanding of contracts, carrier products, coverage forms and underwriting guidelines. Team Leadership - Helps to build strong, highly-engaged, efficient teams. * Works with Account Manager and Personal Lines Manager efficiently, respectfully and effectively - establishes priorities and timelines * Leads the Account Manager and gives directives for the best outcomes of Client renewals and service issues/questions. * Advocates and helps facilitate communication with Account Managers and Clients. * Addresses gaps in team expertise. * Follows Personal Lines Team workflows and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency among the team. * Delegates responsibility rather than taking charge or micro-managing when Account Managers have the capability. Supports Account Managers taking independent action. * Assists in the training of new team members joining the Personal Lines Department. ADDITIONAL DUTIES: * Attend meetings, seminars and programs to learn about new products and services, learn new skills and receive technical assistance in developing new customers. * Perform other duties as assigned. EDUCATION, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE: * Prefer bachelor's degree or at least an Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year College or technical school. * High school diploma or equivalent is required * Prefer a minimum of one year of related industry experience and/or training. * Maintain a current Indiana Property & Casualty Insurance license. SKILLS: * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. * Ability to perform duties in a high-pressured, fast-paced environment * Must be highly organized and detailed with the ability to prioritize and remain flexible * Professional telephone skills and etiquette * Self-motivated and able to work both independently with limited supervision and within a team * Attention to detail * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers or carriers * Ability to prepare proposals for presentation and review * Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts such as percentages, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division * Ability to think independently and critically * Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret industry policies and contract documents. * Ability to effectively present information to Insured's and carriers. * Ability to write and prepare proposals for presentation and review STARTING COMPENSATION: Differs with experience. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbent's may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.