Sales Manager

Sales ManagerColonial Surety Company is a national property and casualty insurance company serving businesses throughout the United States. We are experiencing significant growth and are seeking talented professionals to join our expanding organization.Our success is built on combining innovative technology, industry expertise, and specialized insurance solutions designed to meet the needs of small and mid-sized businesses. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic company that values leadership, performance, and professional development.Colonial Surety Company is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to lead, develop, and manage a team of Contract Surety Producers throughout the Northeast region.In this leadership role, you will be responsible for driving new business growth, expanding our direct client base, and building a high-performing sales organization. The ideal candidate is an energetic and results-oriented leader with a passion for coaching, mentoring, and developing successful sales professionals.Your leadership will play a critical role in helping Colonial Surety achieve its growth objectives while creating a culture of accountability, professionalism, and sales excellence.This position is based at Colonial Surety Company's corporate headquarters with travel requirements for field calls.Professional business attire is required.Candidates should be prepared to work closely with sales staff, management, and cross-functional teams in a collaborative office environment.Successful candidates will possess:A minimum of five (5) years of sales leadership experienceSupervisory experience in direct B2B field salesA strong entrepreneurial spirit with exceptional communication and presentation skillsExperience in sales training and professional selling techniquesExcellent organizational, activity management, and time management skills, with a proven ability to exceed performance goalsAn understanding of business financial statements; a background in accounting is a plusInsurance sales experience is preferred but not requiredThe Sales Manager will be responsible for:Leading and managing a team of 8 to 10 remote Contract Surety ProducersCoaching, supervising, and providing ongoing training in technical product knowledge, competitive positioning, and professional sales skillsRecruiting, selecting, developing, and directing sales personnel to meet and exceed corporate objectivesMonitoring sales performance against forecasts and implementing corrective action when necessaryWorking closely with internal departments, including Marketing, Underwriting, and Customer Support, to maximize sales effectiveness and customer satisfactionDriving new business production and consistently exceeding revenue goalsManaging the onboarding process for new customers and monitoring sales activity to ensure a positive customer experienceMaintaining a high-performance sales culture focused on accountability, growth, and resultsColonial Surety Company offers a competitive compensation package that includes salary, performance-based bonus opportunities, and additional incentive programs designed to reward achievement and success.This is an excellent opportunity to lead one of four sales teams currently being established within a growing national organization.If you are a motivated sales leader looking to make a significant impact while advancing your career, we invite you to visit Colonial Surety Company's website and submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining why you would like to be considered for this position.