Business Development Manager, Midwest

Coverwhalelake nebagamon, WI

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Director

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Who is Cover Whale?

Cover Whale improves road safety by combining the insurance products we sell with our data-driven driver coaching and safety program. Our safety program is proven to save lives while delivering better insurance for our drivers. Cover Whale offers easy, industry-leading insurance for commercial auto and trucking, aiding struggling drivers facing rising costs. Join us in the mission!

The Role:

The Business Development Manager (BDM) - Retail, Midwest will report to the Retail Distribution Lead and will be responsible for managing a defined portfolio of retail distribution partners across the South-Central United States. The BDM will execute strategies to increase premium production, deepen engagement with existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 partners, and identify new high-potential relationships within the region.

This role requires maintaining approximately 50% of time in-field travel across the Midwest, including but not limited to partners in Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. The BDM will balance in-person engagement with strategic account management, ensuring that partner relationships are actively nurtured and aligned with Cover Whale's growth objectives.

Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

Work with underwriting, marketing, and development teams to manage and drive distribution and partner premium generation.
Cultivate and expand agency partnerships to achieve revenue targets within your territory.
Represent Cover Whale in meetings with distribution partners, seminars, trade shows, and networking events.
Prospect new distribution partners and agents.
Identify and execute opportunities to further engage with current partners.
Establish, track, and report on KPIs, while routinely meeting or exceeding goals.
Help improve business development, partner management, and onboarding processes.
Establish a positive distribution team culture.
Carry out market trend research and competitor analysis to discover customers' needs.
Produce Strategic development goals to increase revenue growth with our trading partners.
Research, plan, and implement prospective accounts in target markets.
Continuously outreach to current and prospective partners to improve brand image.
Other duties as assigned.

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This job at Coverwhale is located in lake nebagamon, WI, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Coverwhale?

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What employment applies to this position at Coverwhale?

Coverwhale lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Coverwhale?

Coverwhale is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.

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