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Account Executive

Employer
Crawford & Company
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
Not Specified
Closing date
Aug 7, 2019

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Category
Broker / Agent, Sales
Job Type
Not Specified
Career Level
Not Specified

Job Details

Excellence In Everything We Touch

CRAW - iCIMS - CC

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Regional Manager, conducts sales/liaison calls on potential clients in assigned territory; develops new business for all products and services; promotes quality improvement in delivery services to assure continued use of Crawford services by clients; provides required reporting information to Home Office; develops sales agreements for new services to clients.

Responsibilities

  • Develops sales plan for territory.
  • Identifies and develops new business prospects.
  • Prepares sales proposals using data from potential client.
  • Makes sales presentations to clients.
  • Conducts pricing analysis in conjunction with National Sales Manager.
  • Maintains contacts with current customers; resolves problems when necessary.
  • Continuously evaluates and re-evaluates client needs.
  • Identifies quality problems with service delivery; participates in development of corrective actions.
  • Assists in evaluating market conditions, market trends and competitive companies.
  • May provide Market Communications input for development of promotional tools.
  • Maintains awareness of market trends in products, services and packaging of products.
  • Supplies all necessary information for reporting and client setup to appropriate Home Office personnel.
  • Continues to improve sales skills through courses and seminars.
  • Attends industry functions; upholds professional image of corporation.
  • Participates in special projects as requested.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration, Risk Management, Insurance or a related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Previous experience delivering claims handling services and/or supervising those who do.
  • Position requires frequent travel, some of which will be overnight. Sales training may be required by the corporation from time to time.
  • Good working knowledge of general insurance principles, terminology, customs and practices.
  • Skills in the area of developing new sales leads, proposal preparation, coordination and utilization of technical staff, negotiating techniques.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good organizational ability.
  • Good computer skills; understanding of sales databases.
About Us

People taking care of people. Its that simple. At Crawford & Company, we treat our clients policyholders like our own, helping to restore and enhance lives, businesses and communities at all points of the claims management process. Combining a legacy of nearly 80 years of unmatched experience with global capabilities and industry-leading technology, Crawford is at the forefront of change, while also staying firmly rooted to our commitment to putting people first.

We are guided by our collective value system: RESTORE.

At Crawford, we:

  • Respect our culture of integrity and ethical behavior, while embracing the unique talents of the individual and encouraging an ownership mentality among everyone.
  • Are Empowered to advance the company mission and take ownership of our individual career progression.
  • Promote Sustainability through a corporate culture in which employees are good stewards of their communities.
  • Emphasize Training and an environment where employees continually seek and share knowledge and are engaged and satisfied with their work.
  • Are One Crawford, embracing a global mindset thats inclusive, agile, mission-focused, and customer-focused.
  • Give Recognition, participating in an environment where people are rewarded for jobs well done.
  • Embody an Entrepreneurial Spirit, sharing a passion to succeed, innovate, and outpace our competitors.

We believe in leading by example at work and in our communities. We hail from more than 70 countries and speak dozens of languages, reflecting the global fabric of the audience we serve. Though our reach is vast, we proudly operate as One Crawford: united in mission, vision and values. Learn more at www.crawfordandcompany.com.

In addition to a competitive salary, Crawford offers you:

  • Career advancement potential locally, nationally and internationally. Crawford & Company has more than 700 locations in 70 countries
  • On-going training opportunities through every stage of your career
  • Strong benefits package including matching 401k; health, dental, and life insurance; employee stock purchase plans; tuition reimbursement and so much more.

Crawford & Company participates in E-Verify and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V Crawford & Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Crawford via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Crawford HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Crawford. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Crawford as a result of the referral or through other means.

Company

Welcome to Crawford & Company®. As the world’s largest publicly listed independent provider of claims management solutions, our focus is to help people and businesses quickly recover from losses. Our claims management solutions speed recovery time so that clients can resume their lives and work with as little disruption as possible. From large-scale catastrophic losses to short-term workers compensation claims, we offer total solutions that begin with first notice of loss and end with positive, measurable outcomes. The road to recovery begins with Crawford.

With 700 offices in 70 countries and more than 9,000 employees worldwide, Crawford careers span countless fields and disciplines. We offer compelling opportunities that make a difference in the lives of our clients. 

Company info
Website
Telephone
404.300.1000
Location
1001 Summit Blvd
Atlanta
GA
30319
US

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