Marketing Specialist - Knoxville, TN

SUMMARY

Responsible for initiating sales and marketing efforts by developing effective business strategies, collaborating with key stakeholders and ensuring efficient and timely completion of sales and marketing initiatives to promote continued growth and profitability within area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Manages and delivers sales, service and marketing efforts in production territory by developing effective marketing plans, sharing knowledge and researching insurance needs of clients, insured’s and prospects;

•    Identifies opportunities for increased business by effectively presenting sales information, analyzing and communicating results, building and maintaining internal and external relationships and providing information and tools that support the achievement of writing new business and retaining renewals;

•    Executes marketing plans by gathering information from the various stakeholders and potential stakeholders, supports Direct Sales office and company initiatives and goals;

•    Contributes to a positive work environment in Direct Sales office;

•    Builds and maintain a wide network of contacts within production territory and target market industry;

•    Supports Alliant’s values in personal work behaviors, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions; solicits feedback and values other perspectives;

•    Complies with agency management system data standards and data integrity (enters and maintains complete and accurate information);

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree of equivalent combination of education and experience

2 + years related work experience

Valid Property & Casualty plus Accident & Health Licenses in appropriate states

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good problem solving and time management skills

Advanced analytical skills

Good planning, organizational, and prioritization skills

Ability and motivation to work independently

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Moderate travel required (10% - 35%)

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