Business Development Rep I

At MAPFRE, our commitment to care is not just our purpose; it’s the driving force behind everything we do. We care about the things that resonate with the needs of our employees, our customers and the community. 

• For Employees: We cultivate an inspiring and dynamic workplace where collaboration and innovation fuel the success of our high-performing teams. 

• For Customers: In addition to being Massachusetts’ #1 home and auto insurer, we provide unmatched peace of mind to our customers across the U.S. 

• For the Community: Our culture of care extends to impactful community engagement and environmental initiatives locally and globally. 

This is who we are at MAPFRE, and we invite you to be part of a movement that cares deeply and acts boldly. Together, we make a difference. 

Job Summary
 

Webster, MA is the preferred location, hybrid schedule.

MAPFRE is growing and we are seeking a dynamic Business Development Representative to drive profitable growth in their assigned territory. The successful candidate will be an independent self-starter who can establish productive agency relationships, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a tenacious desire to succeed.

This position will assist in managing agency relationships by supporting Business Development Representatives and Managers, ensuring that MAPFRE Insurance establishes and maintains the primary position for our automobile lines of business and our strategic position for the other lines of business for each agency in the assigned territory. Assists in monitoring agency progress towards growth and profitability growth. Assist in profitable growth of multi-state agency system by working and engaging with existing agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education: Bachelor's Degree or professional level of knowledge in a specialized field, or equivalent, related experience.
Experience: 0 - 2 years - or Associates Degree equivalent plus 2 - 4 years.
Knowledge: General knowledge of industry practices, standards, and concepts within field of work. Applies them to perform work requiring analytical business skills.
Decision Making: Learns to make decisions and recommendations for varied situations, applying judgment to interpret related information, policies, and procedures. Decisions generally impact specific tasks.
Supervision Received: Works independently under moderate to general supervision, receiving specific and detailed instructions on new types of work.
Leadership: Works as an individual contributor. Learns the job.
Problem Solving /Operations/Direct Work Involvement: Develops solutions to a variety of problems, typically of moderate scope and complexity. Refers to and interprets policies and practices for guidance.
Client Contacts: Contacts other departments and or external organizations or parties frequently. Contacts are primarily at or below upper management levels. Represents organization on specific projects. Communication may involve persuasion, and negotiation.

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previous sales experience desired
• Applies knowledge to help solve problems of relatively limited scope and complexity which require independent thinking
• Skills in persuasion and influencing
• Strong ability to work in a team environment
• Strong listening and communication skills. Communication is primarily task-related and involves creating and delivering varied types of messages and information.
• Analytical skills
• Strong Time Management

Thank you for considering MAPFRE Insurance as part of your career journey. 

We're proud to be rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company. We offer property and casualty insurance, working with over 3,000 independent agents and brokers in 11 states.  

If you require an accommodation for a disability so that you may participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact the MAPFRE Insurance Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@mapfreusa.com.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.