Entry Level Sales Representative

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Bridge Specialty Group is seeking an Entry Level Outside Sales Representative to join our growing team in NYC! This Business-to-Business sales role offers an attractive base salary and a 24-month training and development program that will prepare the participant to become a sales professional. The focus of the training program will be increasing new submissions, quotes and premium through the promotion of retail web based and telephone quoting systems How You Will Contribute : Conduct at least 20 meetings with customers (in person or via video) a week to demonstrate web and phone quoting capabilities and register new users in order to drive new business submissions in the door. Report weekly on sales meetings that occurred each week and the forecasting of meetings scheduled for the upcoming weeks. Follow up in a timely manner and provide continuous communication with customers / prospects to discover and take advantage of additional opportunities. Prospect and arrange meetings in a systematic manner with potential new customers, and with customers who have not reached their potential. Identify and establish relationships with key contacts, making sure we are doing business with the right people in each retail operation. Work with their team to review web activity to spot trends both positive and negative and address these trends immediately. Establish an active relationship with Regional Sales Manager and regularly discuss strategy and tactics including sales issues, travel and follow up. Pursue continuing education and insurance designations / licenses as outlined in the training and development plan. This will require self-study. Licenses and Certifications : Candidates will be expected to pursue insurance designations / licenses as outlined in the training and development plan, as well as required continuing education. This will require self-study. Skills & Experience to Be Successful : College degree OR equivalent business experience preferred but not required. Strong communication and organizational skills, networking and relationship ability and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Remain flexible under the pressure of a heavy workload and critical deadlines. Open to coaching and continuous improvement. About Us : Bridge Specialty Group creates a more seamless way to connect the varying needs of our retail partners with the market clout and talents of our wholesale entities. Our more than 25 niche-focused brands reflect our deep experience and specialization in construction, general casualty, environmental liability, professional liability, health care, public entity, workers' comp, property and personal lines. With more than 50 locations and more than 2,000 team members throughout the United States and Europe, Bridge has access to more than 200 standard and excess & surplus lines carriers that support our $7+ billion premium book. Our focus is on bringing the power of collective size and specialty to the wholesale brokerage marketplace. Bridge Specialty Group - aligning risk with greater reach. Pay Range $60,000 - $70,000 Annual The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and / or budget for the role. Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including : Health Benefits : Medical / Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits : ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness : Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services Beyond Benefits : Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. The Power To Be Yourself As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, "The Power to Be Yourself". Employment Type : Full Time