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Sales Agent - Northwest Region

Allianz Trade in North America, Baltimore, MD, United States


The Sales Executive will develop new business within an assigned territory in the northwestern states and proactively build a network. They will ensure that the interests of the company and the client are best served through effective relationships with policyholders as well as underwriting, claims and other home office staff. They will provide assistance to risk underwriting in gathering relevant information on debtors and/or policyholders.

Key Responsibilities

Develop a sufficient number of prospects through direct cold calling, third‑party referrals (banks, insurance brokers, etc.), trade associations and other sources.

Utilize consultative sales techniques to manage the entire sales cycle, including understanding prospect’s business needs, obtaining and submitting a complete application, identifying key accounts and converting the application to a policy.

Work with internal stakeholders in commercial, risk and customer experience to provide the best product offerings to prospective and existing clients.

Proactively build and expand a network, going beyond relying solely on banks or brokers, with strong focus on growing connections through client referrals and personal relationships.

Maintain extensive knowledge of product features, competitive landscape and market trends.

Negotiate and close complex deals.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in business management, finance or related discipline strongly preferred.

2‑4 years of business‑to‑business sales experience.

Proven track record of success in similar previous roles.

Ability to overcome objections, convince, motivate and influence internal stakeholders.

Strong negotiation skills.

Tenacity and ability to work in high‑performance sales environments.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Understanding of business financials and credit basics.

Ability to secure (and maintain) property & casualty insurance within the first 60 days of employment.

Basic awareness of artificial intelligence technologies and enthusiasm for learning and integrating AI into everyday business processes (e.g., generative AI, Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT).

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply—even if you do not meet all criteria.

Compensation Range $85,000–$110,000 base plus commissions. Placement within the range depends on your relevant experience, skills and location. Salary is only one component of our total compensation package.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Annual bonus eligibility and/or commission structure opportunities

401(k) discretionary match of up to 6%

Flexible work schedules

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off for vacation, illness, birthday, volunteer day and tuition reimbursement

Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits

Learn more about our benefits at https://rcmd-connect.com/allianztrade/.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of race, ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

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