Territory Manager

Sentry Insurance
life insurance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), company vehicle
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Jan 28, 2025
Sentry's Regional team is continuing to grow! We are looking for a Territory Manager to join our team in Cincinnati, OH. In this role, you will solicit, sell and coordinate services to assigned accounts and independent agencies to achieve annual sales, profit, retention, and premium goals. What You'll Do As a Territory Manager, you will select agencies through identification of qualified partnerships. You will also: Solicit account through appointed business products independent agents and/or selected agents/brokers, or in response to inquiries from prospective clients, or referrals. Occasional direct solicitation may be involved. Initiate and implement market development programs designed to support and enhance market segmentation, penetration, sales and profitability. Evaluate prospective accounts and independent agencies to determine acceptability and work closely with management, Underwriting, Loss Control and Claims in determination of acceptability of the risk and the services needed. Serve as the primary contact with assigned accounts and agencies. Develop and maintain relationships/services, procedures and contacts for assigned business products accounts and agencies. Provide comprehensive sales expertise to independent agents to increase production. May take on field underwriting responsibilities for some territories. What it Takes Bachelors Degree or equivalent work experience 5+ years of related work experience Thorough knowledge of insurance products in field of specialization, selling methods, and sales techniques. Previous commercial lines insurance experience, preferably in sales, claims, or safety Effective human relations, communication and interpersonal skills. Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record with a valid driver's license and ability to meet travel requirements. What You'll Receive At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive. Company vehicle with gas card and permitted personal use 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future. Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program. Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time Off. Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Well-being and Employee Assistance programs. Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. About Sentry We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await! Casey Van Der Geest Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.