Direct Markets Agency Sales Manager (Overland Park, KS, US)

Zurich Insurance
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 125,000 - 141,000 annuallyFunction: SalesSkills: ["Sales leadership","Communication","Relationship management","Organizational skills","Time management","Attention to detail","Business development"]

Lead and coach a team of Sales Consultants as a hands-on, player-coach sales leader, driving new business generation and client retention. Partner closely with Zurich Direct Markets to identify and close opportunities, provide guidance on complex commercial insurance placements, and strengthen relationships across internal and external stakeholders. Set performance expectations, monitor results, and support recruiting, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning.

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Direct Markets Agency Sales Manager (Overland Park, KS, US)

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Job Summary

Lead and coach a team of Sales Consultants as a hands-on, player-coach sales leader, driving new business generation and client retention. Partner closely with Zurich Direct Markets to identify and close opportunities, provide guidance on complex commercial insurance placements, and strengthen relationships across internal and external stakeholders. Set performance expectations, monitor results, and support recruiting, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Sales
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Consultants focused on new business generation and client retention.
  • •Drive sales growth by developing new business opportunities and strengthening existing relationships.
  • •Partner with Zurich Direct Markets sales professionals to identify and close opportunities.
  • •Provide guidance on complex insurance placements and coverage solutions.
  • •Establish performance expectations, monitor results, and support recruiting, onboarding, talent development, and succession planning.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 125,000 - 141,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years of Sales experience with a Bachelors Degree, or 8+ years with a High School Diploma (or equivalent).
  • •Deep commercial insurance expertise, including strong knowledge of Workers Compensation and at least some of Excess Liability/Umbrella, Commercial Property, Cyber Liability, Dealers Open Lot, and/or EPLI.
  • •Understanding of commercial coverage structures, risk analysis, carrier markets, and brokerage operations.
  • •Proven sales leadership experience, including the ability to develop and motivate sales professionals.
  • •Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Skills:Sales leadershipCommunicationRelationship managementOrganizational skillsTime managementAttention to detailBusiness development
Certifications:Zurich Certified Insurance Apprentice

Company Brief

Zurich Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group is a global insurance company offering a wide range of general insurance and life insurance products and services to individuals, small businesses and large corporations across multiple markets worldwide.
Industry: Insurance
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland
Founded: 1872
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