Direct Markets Account Executive - Seattle

Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions. They are seeking an experienced Account Executive to identify and develop new business prospects while managing relationships and achieving sales targets within the automotive industry. Responsibilities Identifying and developing new business prospects, focusing on providing Property and Casualty insurance to large automotive dealers, while also supporting F&I product marketing within the assigned territory Attending Automotive industry events to promote Zurich’s sales and marketing initiatives Building and maintaining strong relationships with both new and existing customers Effectively communicating with internal and external stakeholders via various channels (in-person and virtual) to maintain solid relationships Managing and growing your assigned territory to achieve profitability and exceed sales targets Conducting sales presentations either in-person or via Microsoft Teams Collaborating with field team members to ensure seamless implementation of programs and products, while strengthening customer relationships Working remotely in an entrepreneurial environment Skills High School Diploma or equivalent with 1+ years of sales experience Completion of a Zurich-approved Apprenticeship program with an Associate Degree (no prior sales experience required) Ability to obtain insurance sales licenses where required 4+ years of business-to-business outside sales experience Strong understanding of direct sales principles, closing techniques, and industry-specific terminology Familiarity with insurance industry regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Current insurance sales licenses (where required) or the ability to be licensed Experience with financial statement analysis Benefits Medical Dental 401k PTO Company Car Company Overview Zurich American Insurance is an international commercial property-casualty insurance provider. It is a sub-organization of Zurich Insurance Group. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is