If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.
This Personal Lines Territory Manager is on our Partner Management Team, handling a large span of agents and network leaders across multiple geographies. Some travel is required, averaging 6-8 trips per year but dependent on location and assigned territory.
There are multiple openings associated with this posting, and these openings can be filled in a remote/work-from-home (WFH) capacity or in one of our offices. Ideally and in support of agency alignment, the selected hires will be based in different areas of the country, with at least 1 located in Pacific, Mountain or Central time zones, and at least 1 located in Central or Eastern time zones. If based in a different time zone than the assigned territory, regular work hours must flex to align with agency base.
Compensation Grade: G.SD130
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Job Description Summary
At Nationwide, we find purpose in protecting people, businesses and futures with extraordinary care – and we’ve been doing that since 1926. Our financial strength and caring culture extend beyond our associates into the communities we serve. You really can feel the difference at Nationwide, which is why we continue to be named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For. Check out why others think we’re a great place to work, too, and let us know – can you see yourself at Nationwide?Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Understands the strategic and operational goals of assigned territory and individual distribution partners, to identify mutually beneficial solutions, leveraging data and analytics, local marketplace information and competitor knowledge
Proactively identifies and implements actions to achieve territory goals
Leads new business and transfer process, including but not limited to, identification of new transfer and new business appointments, sets expectations for expected results and manages to the commitments, and ensures delivery of new or transferred business production
Leverages tools and resources available to increase operational efficiency (e.g., Salesforce, Seismic, dashboards and reporting)
Gathers distribution partner feedback and shares continuous improvement opportunities with business partners across the company
Collaborates with personal lines and farm geography partners and other Nationwide counterparts, such as claims and servicing, on problem solving, educating, promoting, reviewing sales practices and providing input
Completes annual planning process, for appropriate distribution partners, documents agreements in Salesforce, and holds partners accountable to agreements
Partners with Product, Marketing and other business partners, as appropriate, to identify and act on opportunities within the territory
Leads portfolio management meetings with the appropriate distribution partners to ensure alignment with (or moving forward) the goals of the territory; monitors portfolio data and analysis to drive profitability and revenue through assigned relationships, focused on both top and bottom line growth
May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Sales Associate Vice President or Vice President; individual contributor role.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: Undergraduate studies in general business, insurance, sales, marketing or related fields; degree preferred.
Experience: Typically eight to ten years of sales or sales management experience. Prior property casualty or financial services experience desirable.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
Manages Complexity: ability to uncover root causes of issues and evaluates risks/benefits of different solution options
Customer Focus: ability to establish and maintain effective customer/distribution partner relationships
Ensures accountability: very strong ability to establishes clear responsibilities and processes for monitoring work and measuring results
Situational Adaptability: proven ability of readily adapting personal/interpersonal behavior and adjust in the moment
Communicates Effectively: strong level communication and presentation skills
Plan and Align: expert knowledge of how to break down objectives into appropriate initiatives and actions
Proven ability to drive results, persuade, collaborate and act with courage
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring manager’s leader and Human Resource Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not eligible)
Working Conditions: Typically work from a remove location. Occasional travel within assigned district. A valid driver's license and safe driving record are required.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
We currently anticipate accepting applications until 01/31/2025. However, we encourage early submissions, as the posting may close sooner if a strong candidate slate is identified before the deadline.Benefits
We have an array of benefits to fit your needs, including: medical/dental/vision, life insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date, nine paid holidays, 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off, 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off, 401(k) with company match, company-paid pension plan, business casual attire, and more. To learn more about the benefits we offer, click here.
Nationwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels challenged, appreciated, respected and engaged. Nationwide prohibits discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to any characteristic (or classification) protected by applicable law.
This position could be filled within any of the lower 48 U.S. states.Smoke-Free Iowa Statement: Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, its affiliates and subsidiaries comply with the Iowa Smokefree Air Act. Smoking is prohibited in all enclosed areas on or around company premises as well as company issued vehicles. The company offers designated smoking areas in which smoking is permitted at each individual location. The Act prohibits retaliation for reporting complaints or violations. For more information on the Iowa Smokefree Air Act, individuals may contact the Smokefree Air Act Helpline at 888-944-2247.
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