Commercial Lines New Business Sales Executive at Zander Insurance Agency

Nashville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Insurance Sales, New Business Development, Detail-Oriented, Organized, Strong Communication, Tech-Savvy, Risk Evaluation, Quoting, Binding Coverage, Client Education, Lead Management, Carrier Marketing, Coverage Consultation, Small Business Accounts, BOP Business

Industry

Insurance

Description

At Zander Insurance, we believe top talent deserves top pay and the opportunity to do meaningful, impactful work. We are seeking a Commercial Lines New Business Sales Executive to join our growing Commercial Lines team. As a 100-year-old company experiencing strong year-over-year growth, Zander offers stability, scale, and opportunity. With one of the broadest carrier lineups in the industry and a steady flow of inbound opportunities, this role is designed for commercial insurance professionals who thrive in a new business, quote-to-bind environment. Why Zander? Unmatched Compensation: * Industry-Leading Salary + Performance Incentives * Guaranteed Compensation Increases * 401(k) Match: 5% dollar-for-dollar company match * Financial Growth: As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), all employeesshare incompany ownership. Currently, over 30% of our team members havesharevalues exceeding $500,000. Outstanding Benefits: * Medical, Dental, Life, & Disability Insurance: 100% employer-paid * Generous HSA Contributions * Paid Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO plus paid holidays * Flexible Work Schedule:Hybridtelecommute schedule * Career Advancement: We promote from within and offer leadership opportunities as we continue to grow Your Role As a Commercial Lines New Business Sales Executive, you will focus exclusively on generating and placing new commercial insurance business through inbound and warm lead opportunities. This is a phone-based role with no cold calling, no external prospecting, and no renewal ownership. Your responsibilities include: * Managing inbound and warm lead commercial opportunities frominitialcontact through bind * Evaluating client operations and exposures to determineappropriate coverageneeds * Marketing submissions to carriers based on risk profile and underwriting appetite * Securing competitive quotes and presenting coverage options clearly and confidently * Binding coverage and coordinating policy issuance * Educating clients on recommended coverages beyond General Liability * Identifyingopportunities to addadditionallines of coverage at the point of sale * Maintaining working knowledge of carrier appetites and placement strategies * Managing a high-volume pipeline of small to mid-sized commercial accounts, including BOP business This role does not include renewals, ongoing book management, or face-to-face sales. Who You Are * Commercial Insurance Sales Professional: You have experience selling or marketing commercial insurance and are comfortable owning the quote-to-bind process * New Business Focused: You enjoy closing new opportunities and moving quickly to the next * Detail-Oriented and Organized: You can manage multiple opportunities in a fast-paced environment * Strong Communicator: You explain coverage clearly and confidently to businessowners * Tech-Savvy: You are comfortable working across agency systems and tools Minimum Qualifications * Active Tennessee Property and Casualty insurance license * At least three years of experience in the insurance industry with direct involvement in sales, quoting, or placement of insurance products * Prior experience in commercial lines new business sales or carrier marketing, including quoting and binding coverage * Strong understanding of commercial insurance coverages and risk evaluation Preferred Qualifications * Experience working with small to mid-sized commercial accounts, including BOP business * Familiarity with carrier submission platforms and agency management systems * Ability to balance efficiency with thoughtful coverage consultation Job Type: Full-time Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid) Pay: $70,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year Ready to build your commercial insurance career with a company that truly invests in its people? Apply today and take the next step with Zander Insurance. COMMUNICATION NOTICE As part of our hiring process, we may contact candidates by text message for interview reminders or scheduling updates. By applying, you consent to receiving job related text messages from Zander Insurance. If you prefer not to receive texts, you can reply STOP at any time to opt out.

Responsibilities

The role focuses on generating and placing new commercial insurance business through inbound and warm lead opportunities. Responsibilities include managing leads, evaluating client needs, marketing submissions, and binding coverage.