Account Executive-Risk Planners

Risk Planners is a national insurance agency dedicated to meeting the insurance needs of supermarket retailers and their employees.  Risk Planners has grown to become the largest grocery insurance agency operating in the country.  SUPERVALU is a premier food and drug retail powerhouse with world-class supply chain and support services. We are the nation’s third largest grocery provider, with a diversified portfolio of regional retail banners, locally managed and branded, spanning the nation, coast-to-coast and border-to-border. As the largest food distributor to retail stores in the United States, we also provide a robust suite of supply chain services to serve both our own retail banners and thousands of independent retailers.

PURPOSE: The Account Executive represents Risk Planners in promoting selling insurance products and programs. The incumbent will work with customers and insurance representatives to find the best solutions for their business needs.
Location: Minneapolis, MN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Will prospect, promote, sell and service Risk Planners insurance products/programs to affiliated and non-affiliated retailers in assigned the assigned territory
Seek out and develop business, dealing effectively in all selling situations while recognizing and coping with the variables presented
Independently responsible for the management of a large territory
Work closely with insurance representatives to source programs/products to meet customers needs
Ongoing management of all accounts in the assigned territory

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field required
Minimum of 2 years of experience in commercial property/casualty sales
Licensed Resident Property/Casualty, Life Insurance Agent a plus
Exposure to retail and/or grocery business helpful
Must have willingness and ability to travel 80%
Must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently without day-to-day supervision
Strong drive for results and strong customer service orientation
Proven problem solving and persuasion skills

EOE