Business Development Associate

Superior Insurance Partners is a rapidly growing insurance brokerage platform specializing in commercial lines, personal lines, and employee

Benefits

solutions for businesses and individuals across the United States. S. At the core of Superior’s approach is its mission: to improve the lives of its Agency Partners by supporting their personal, professional, and financial goals.

Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, Superior develops customized growth strategies tailored to each partner agency’s unique vision and objectives. Agency partners gain access to a robust shared-services platform that includes accounting and finance, recruiting, human resources, AMS/IT support, marketing, and M A expertise — allowing local agencies to maintain their entrepreneurial culture while benefiting from the scale, resources, and best practices of a larger organization. Long-term economic alignment ensures partners remain invested in the collective success and growth of the platform.

Superior Insurance Partners is backed by Tyree D'Angelo Partners (“TDP”), a leading Chicago-based private equity firm focused on investing in and partnering with lower middle-market businesses. 4 billion of capital under management. We are seeking a Business Development Associate for our Insurance Services company, Superior Insurance Partners, who will play a critical role in generating leads and building a pipeline of potential partnership opportunities.

The candidate will join a highly collaborative and motivated team in a high growth environment with substantial opportunity to create value for all involved. Qualified candidates should demonstrate a strong desire and passion for sales and business development, and a great goal-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

: · Generate leads for the company through cold calling efforts · Outbound prospect qualification and account research · Manage and maintain prospect database ensuring accuracy and integrity · Build deep pipeline of future acquisition opportunities · Work closely with business development team to generate and qualify new leads as well as closing transactions · Assist in marketing campaigns for Superior Insurance Services · Manage outbound mailing program and track response rates · Assist in additional administrative tasks as needed · Be a team player in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment Required Criteria: Bachelor Degree in business or related field Experience cold and warm calling small business owners Experience in an inside sales role, or strong desire to move into sales Prior experience within an insurance organization is a plus Ability to communicate, both written and orally, with a leadership approach Excellent time management and organizational skills Strong leadership and communication skills Results-oriented, strategic thinker and planner Comfortable in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment Local to the Greater Chicago, IL area Preferred Criteria: · Insurance Services industry, or multi-site company experience Base Salary plus commission