Business Development Director

Sedgwick is hiring a Business Development Director in Arizona to drive revenue growth and develop key client relationships in the property, casualty, auto, and marine markets. Responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, managing partnerships, and representing the company at industry events. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience. Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential.
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Business Development Director

PRIMARY PURPOSE : Revenue growth of key accounts, new business development and promotion of the Sedgwick organization/brand (primarily but not limited to the property, casualty, auto and marine markets)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
• Identifies, develops, grows and maintains client relationships/partnerships
• Focus on insurance carriers, brokers, agents, risk managers, MGA’s, MGU’s, TPA’s and similar accounts as directed
• Facilitates the development of new partnerships and the company; remains involved in the implementation process ensuring a smooth transition of new client programs.
• Develops the detailed knowledge of individual prospect operations targeting specific needs which may be opportunities for marketing company programs.
• Utilizes the appropriate national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations.
• Collaborates on the design of service programs ensuring client need fulfillment.
• Develops and implements an annual sales and service plan including identification of potential client prospects, their needs, and the methodology of presenting company's ability to fulfill those needs.
• Represents company at industry association meetings and trade shows to promote product.
• Acts as liaison between sales and other departments bringing in appropriate SME’s to assist in closing new deals
• Account management including but not limited to contract renewals, pricing, stewardship meetings and overall success of the relationship

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supports the organization's quality program(s).
• Assist operations as needed
• Travels as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Licensing
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Experience
Five (5) years of experience in the claim outsourcing relationship building or risk management area or equivalent combination of education and experience required .
Skills & Knowledge
• Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
• PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Analytical and interpretive skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics a plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.

Mental : Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines

Physical :
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to kneel, squat or bend.
• Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions.
• Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead
• Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds
• Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds
• Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day.
• Must have continual use of manual dexterity.

Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking

The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.

Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.