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Great Place to Work® Most Loved Workplace® Forbes Best-in-State Employer Business Development Director - Property and Casualty **PRIMARY PURPOSE** : Revenue growth of key accounts, new business development and promotion of the Sedgwick organization/brand (primarily but not limited to the property, casualty, auto and marine markets) **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Identifies, develops, grows and maintains client relationships/partnerships​ + Brokers, agents, risk managers, MGA’s, MGU’s, TPA’s and similar accounts as directed + Facilitates the development of new partnerships and the company; remains involved in the implementation process ensuring a smooth transition of new client programs. + Develops the detailed knowledge of individual prospect operations targeting specific needs which may be opportunities for marketing company programs. + Utilizes the appropriate national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations. + Collaborates on the design of service programs ensuring client need fulfillment. + Develops and implements an annual sales and service plan including identification of potential client prospects, their needs, and the methodology of presenting company's ability to fulfill those needs. + Represents company at industry association meetings and trade shows to promote product. + Acts as liaison between sales and other departments bringing in appropriate SME’s to assist in closing new deals + Account management including but not limited to contract renewals, pricing, stewardship meetings and overall success of the relationship **ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES** + Performs other duties as assigned. + Supports the organization's quality program(s). + Assist operations as needed + Travels as needed **QUALIFICATIONS** **Education & Licensing** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. **Experience** Five (5) years of experience in the claim outsourcing relationship building or risk management area or equivalent combination of education and experience required. *Special consideration given to those with experience in the insurance broker market **Skills & Knowledge** + Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills + PC literate, including Microsoft Office products + Strong organizational skills + Excellent interpersonal skills + Excellent negotiation skills + Analytical and interpretive skills + Ability to work in a team environment + Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies + Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics a plus **WORK ENVIRONMENT** When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations. **Mental:** Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines **Physical** **:** + Must be able to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. + Must be able to kneel, squat or bend. + Must be able to work outdoors in hot and/or cold weather conditions. + Have the ability to climb, crawl, stoop, kneel, reaching/working overhead + Be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds + Be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds + Be able to drive up to 4 hours per day. + Must have continual use of manual dexterity. **Auditory/Visual:** Hearing, vision and talking The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. **If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.** **Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Caring counts** Sedgwick is a leading global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Every day, in every time zone, the most well-known and respected organizations place their trust in us to help their employees regain health and productivity, guide their consumers through the claims process, protect their brand and minimize business interruptions. Our more than 30,000 colleagues across 80 countries embrace our shared purpose and values as they demonstrate what it means to work for an organization committed to doing the right thing – one where caring counts. Watch this video to learn more about us. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywxedjBGSfA)