Managing Director Location:Houston, TX, USA

Job Description:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor'??s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a sales team leader including direct management experience

  • Demonstrated ability to lead, influence and motivate a team

  • Ability to develop and manage strong relations with clients, carriers and third parties

  • Demonstrated proficiency in sales and marketing

  • Proven organization skills and ability with a strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • The Managing Director will lead, develop, and oversee the overall performance of the Houston office

  • This position will focus on developing strategies for profitability, growth, and retention of new and renewal business within the assigned region

  • Effectively lead and manage the employees of the Houston office, including a team of Underwriter and Broker producers, and support staff

  • Play a key leadership role in the dynamic growth of a highly successful and consistently profitable company

  • Responsible for team and performance management including developing, training, mentoring, and retaining talent in sales and service

  • Attract and retain top talent by driving the selection, hiring, and promotion of employees in the business unit

  • Define and monitor successful sales and marketing strategies

  • Manage relationships with retail agents and underwriter/broker producers

Responsible for office Profit & Loss

  • Partner with a service-oriented corporate headquarters team

  • Supervise execution of company underwriting guidelines, corporate policy and procedures, and compliance with contract terms

  • Manage the overall operations of the offices driving consistency and quality in all processes; including all aspects of new business opportunities, renewal reviews, marketing procedures, training, and staffing

Benefits

  • Competitive overall compensation package that includes a base salary and bonus earning potential

  • Flexible and hybrid work options

  • Employer paid professional development, including continuing insurance education courses, designations, certifications, and licenses

  • Health and welfare benefits include medical, vision, and dental

  • 401k with employer match

  • Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays