AVP, Field Operations - Remote in the State of NY or CT

Selective Insurance Company of America

2d • Remote

About The Position

Manage the success and profitability of assigned AMS territories within the region and supervises the activities of the AMSs responsible for those territories. Must provide continuous training, coaching, and feedback to the AMSs. Creates business partnerships with inside underwriting teams, small business team and SBU staff. Develops strong agency relationships and presence within the territory through regular agency visits and strong agency management activities.

Requirements

• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license in good standing and be able to drive an automobile.
• College degree with 6 years of Commercial Underwriting, Agency Management and Marketing experience.

Nice To Haves

• The following experience is preferred: 3 years Supervisory.

Responsibilities

• Promotes the development and production of profitable business through the supervision, training, coaching, and monitoring of AMS activities and goals.
• Monitor adherence to company underwriting guidelines and provide feedback and guidance to AMS/Agent.
• Works closely with the field operations manager in achieving budgeted regional financial goals.
• Establishes procedures and controls to ensure accomplishment of service standards with assigned AMS staff.
• Oversees activities, workflows, and productivity to ensure compliance with company, regulatory, consumer and technical standards.
• Promotes the use of technology to improve overall efficiency, productivity, and service both internally and externally.
• Identifies field weaknesses and implements improvement plans that bring AMS staff performance to an acceptable level.
• Works with regional management and AMSs in preparing and participating in a variety of important meeting forums, such as the AMS conference, producer council meetings and regional sales meetings.
• Assist in developing and implementing important strategies related to market share, agency appointments, product marketing, and other key corporate strategies.
• Monitors all communications to agents and follows up with AMS on the marketing effect and effectiveness of our communication.
• Responsible for automobile travel within territory traveling to agent offices. Must be able to drive an automobile to travel within territory. Car travel represents approximately 20-50% of employee’s time.

Benefits

• Selective Insurance offers a total rewards package that includes a competitive base salary, incentive plan eligibility at all levels, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you and your family stay healthy, achieve your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life.
• These benefits include comprehensive health care plans, retirement savings plan with company match, discounted Employee Stock Purchase Program, tuition assistance and reimbursement programs, and 20 days of paid time off.
• Additional details about our total rewards package can be found by visiting our benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level