Account Representative, Emerging Business

Who We Are

Woodruff Sawyer has been an industry leader for over 100 years. As a top insurance brokerage, our clients range from small start-ups to some of the most innovative companies in the world. Here, your unique expertise and perspective helps move companies ahead and your career forward.

We believe in supporting the whole lives and careers of our employees. That’s why, through excellent benefits and opportunities, and a genuinely inclusive and collaborative environment, we create the space for you and your career to flourish.

As an employee-owned company, we build toward the next decade, not just the next quarter. Our independence means you answer to great ideas and client success, not short-term profits, while our ESOP program allows you to build long-term wealth and ownership in the company. At Woodruff Sawyer, you own your future.

How We Work

We are excited to offer a hybrid workplace that we believe is a win for our people, for our business, and for our clients. Our policy has been carefully and thoughtfully designed to combine the benefits of collaborating, learning and mentoring, and bonding with our teams in-person while enjoying the flexibility of working remotely up to 3 days a week.

All roles are hybrid unless otherwise indicated on the job post. Find our office locations here. 

As an Account Representative, you’ll work on multiple accounts as part of a larger broker team and assists in handling day-to-day client inquiries.

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for supporting book of business and account team efforts of developing relationships with clients and carriers
• Begin more frequent interaction with clients, responding to daily client inquiries and requests
• Analyze client information and help clients understand, manage and transfer risk from Account Managers
• Learn how to manage a book of business from Account Managers
• Respond and follow-up to clients and carriers for routine requests
• Prepare materials for client proposals and presentations • Supports account team in executing on account management and renewal tasks

This job is for you if… 

• You love building relationships. Even your toughest client/coworker interactions are handled with tact and professionalism
• You’re a nimble learner with excellent judgment. You know when to problem solve on your own and when to raise to management
• You’re phenomenal with task management and prioritization
  
  • You are a great teammate. You’re willing to provide backup when others need your help and contribute to a positive and respectful work environment.
  • You are confident in your communication. You can purposefully exchange ideas and thoughts, as well as effectively resolve conflict.

Experience & Qualifications:

• 2+ years of related insurance brokerage experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• High school diploma. College degree desired
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
• Broker’s license required to be obtained during onboarding period

Don’t meet every single preferred qualification? Studies have shown that underrepresented populations are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet all qualifications. At Woodruff Sawyer we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.  

More About Us:

Compensation: Anticipated salary between $51,000.00-$85,000.00. Salary offered will be dependent upon geography, experience, and expertise of the candidate. 

This position is eligible to participate in an incentive program to earn additional compensation with a target equivalent to 8% of salary annually, based on individual and Company performance.  

Our benefits include:   

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match 
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) and profit sharing 
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days 
• Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-Term Disability benefits 
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 
• Wellness programs and workplace flexibility benefits 
• Professional development and reimbursement programs 
  • Added perks like discounted event tickets, pet insurance, financial coaching, identity theft protection, milk stork, etc. 

Compensation and Benefits are what Woodruff Sawyer in good faith believes are accurate for this role at the time of this posting.   

Woodruff Sawyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  

Our Equal Employment Policy incorporates our commitment to maintain an environment free of discrimination and to comply with all federal, state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities.  

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.  

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Our Benefits Include

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Ownership in the company through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) and profit sharing
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• Life Insurance, Short-term, and Long-Term Disability benefits
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Wellness programs and workplace flexibility benefits
• Professional development and reimbursement programs
• Added perks like discounted event tickets, pet insurance, financial coaching, identity theft protection, milk stork, etc.

Compensation and Benefits are what Woodruff Sawyer in good faith believes are accurate for this role at the time of this posting. 

Woodruff Sawyer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our Equal Employment Policy incorporates our commitment to maintain an environment free of discrimination and to comply with all federal, state and local laws providing equal employment opportunities.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.