Direct Markets Account Executive - Seattle

If you’re an experienced and driven sales leader, now is the perfect time to take the next step in your career by joining Zurich Direct Markets. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Account Executive in our highly successful Seattle territory.

Immediate benefits include work from home flexibility, travel, a competitive base salary with uncapped incentives, excellent benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k, PTO), and a Company Car (subject to a driving record check) provided.

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of sales experience

OR

• Completion of a Zurich-approved Apprenticeship program with an Associate Degree (no prior sales experience required).

• Ability to obtain insurance sales licenses where required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4+ years of business-to-business outside sales experience.

• Strong understanding of direct sales principles, closing techniques, and industry-specific terminology.

• Familiarity with insurance industry regulations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Current insurance sales licenses (where required) or the ability to be licensed.

• Experience with financial statement analysis.

Background:

Zurich Direct Markets specializes in offering Property and Casualty insurance and F&I products to the automotive industry, supported by a dedicated field sales team that regularly engages directly with clients. In this role, we’re seeking a top-performing individual with exceptional outside sales skills.

As an Account Executive, your responsibilities will include:

• Prospecting:

Identifying and developing new business prospects, focusing on providing Property and Casualty insurance to large automotive dealers, while also supporting F&I product marketing within the assigned territory.

Attending Automotive industry events to promote Zurich’s sales and marketing initiatives.

• Relationship Management:

Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers.

Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders via various channels (in-person and virtual) to maintain solid relationships.

• Closing:

Managing and growing your assigned territory to achieve profitability and exceed sales targets.

• Direct Sales:

Conducting sales presentations either in-person or via Microsoft Teams.

• Consulting:

Collaborating with field team members to ensure seamless implementation of programs and products, while strengthening customer relationships.

• Building market share:

Working remotely in an entrepreneurial environment

At Zurich, compensation for roles is influenced by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. In compliance with local laws, Zurich commits to providing a fair and reasonable compensation range for each role. For more information about our Total Rewards, please click here. Additional rewards may encompass short-term incentive bonuses and merit increases. We encourage candidates with salary expectations beyond the provided range to apply as they will be considered based on their experience, skills, and education. 

This position includes a variable component that is based on an individual's performance under the applicable sales incentive plan. The annualized variable compensation range, based on performance under the sales incentive plan for this role, is between $180,000 and $240,000 

As an insurance company, Zurich is subject to 18 U.S. Code § 1033.

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

Zurich in North America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. 

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. 

Location(s):
Remote Working: Yes
Schedule: Full Time 

Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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