516 Commercial Insurance Sales Specialist jobs in Chicago,IL

High School Diploma/GED (Required)
1+ years verifiable new customer acquisition sales experience, preferably within a commissioned environment (Preferred)
Outside B2B sales experience. (Preferred)
Task Management Ability to work well in a dynamic, fast changing environment that requires a high degree of multi-tasking (Required)
Customer Service Demonstrated experience delivering superior customer service and attention to detail (Required)
Communication Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills (Required)
Negotiation Effective negotiating and closing skills, including communication, emotional intelligence, and problem-solving. (Required)
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL 60523

BA/BS degree targeting Business or Insurance
3+ years of Property/Casualty insurance underwriting experience and possessing or currently pursuing a CPCU
Without a degree the candidate will need 5+ of Property/Casualty underwriting experience and currently pursuing an AU or CPCU insurance designation
Demonstrated technical knowledge of commercial lines underwriting
Detail oriented
Organized and able to handle multiple tasks to meet deadlines
Ability to prepare and review underwriting information to assist in the underwriting of new & renewal small & medium Commercial business
Self-starter with a high level attention to detail, accuracy, and data integrity
Willing to learn and work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task, and make quick decisions while maintaining underwriting integrity, yet maintain standards of quality and quantity of output as established by management
Ability to collaborate and work well within a team structure
Strong Small Business Program underwriting acumen and experience is preferred
Familiarity with new, highly intuitive, commercial lines rating and data systems and providers
Strong organizational, time management, oral & written communication skills
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and Publisher; strong Excel and Word skills a must (Intermediate to Advanced)