Sales Account Executive

Purpose:
Zurich Financial Services (www.zurich.com) is an insurance-based financial services provider with a global network that focuses its activities on its key markets in North America and Europe. Founded in 1872, Zurich is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Through its offices in more than 50 countries, 57,000 Zurich employees serve clients in more than 120 countries. In North America, Zurich (www.zurichna.com) is a leading commercial property-casualty insurance provider serving the global corporate, large corporate, middle market, small business (not offered in Canada), specialties and programs sectors.

Position ID: 8497

Position Title: Sales Account Executive

Travel Percentage: Minimum

Job Summary:
You will use your many years of insurance sales, your contacts within the industry, and your extensive negotiation skills to drive sales of insurance products within vertical markets. Your responsibilities will include building relationships with agents, brokers and distributors to maintain the current territory and drive additional sales. Additional responsibilities include the development and negotiation of annual business plans with distributors, and the maintenance of competitive information relevant to your target market. Your territory will be the greater metro area for Houston, and as far east as Louisiana.

Job Qualifications:
We will consider candidates with the following qualifications ONLY:

Absolute minimum 5 years experience working specifically with bond, D&O, centralized mercantile, P&C, and all related lines therein. Candidates without this background will not be considered.
A Bachelor's degree is required; a CPCU is preferred.

We have the vision to provide the compensation, training and development opportunities to attract world class talent like you. An EEO/AA Employer, Zurich supports a diverse workforce.

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REQUIREMENTS
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