Commercial Lines Insurance Producer
Location: Dunellen, NJ
Schedule: Hybrid – 3 Days In-Office / 2 Days Remote or In the Field
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: 60-70k base with 20% new business commissions and 15% renewal business commissions
About the Opportunity
Our client, a growing, family-owned independent insurance agency located in Dunellen, NJ, is seeking a motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven Commercial Lines Insurance Producer to join a tight nit team to bring in middle market comercial business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hungry sales professional who thrives on building relationships, generating new business, and developing a profitable book of middle-market commercial insurance accounts.
The agency offers a close-knit, family-oriented environment where producers have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the company's growth. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a strong sales mentality, a passion for prospecting, and the drive to build a long-term career.
Key Responsibilities
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Proactively identify, prospect, and develop new middle-market commercial insurance clients.
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Generate new business through cold calling, networking, referrals, centers of influence, and community relationships.
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Build and maintain a profitable book of commercial insurance business.
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Develop relationships with business owners, executives, and key decision-makers to understand their insurance and risk management needs.
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Present tailored commercial insurance solutions across Property, General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Commercial Auto, Umbrella, and other specialty coverages.
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Manage the full sales cycle, from initial prospecting and relationship development through proposals, negotiations, and closing.
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Collaborate with internal account management teams and carrier partners to ensure successful client onboarding and retention.
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Identify opportunities to cross-sell additional insurance products and expand existing client relationships.
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Represent the agency at networking events, client meetings, and industry functions.
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Play an active role in expanding the agency's middle-market commercial insurance presence throughout New Jersey and surrounding markets.
Qualifications
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Previous commercial insurance sales experience, preferably within an independent agency or brokerage environment.
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Experience prospecting, selling, and servicing middle-market commercial insurance accounts.
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Active Property & Casualty insurance license preferred.
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Strong understanding of commercial insurance products, coverage structures, and risk management solutions.
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Demonstrated ability to generate new business and develop lasting client relationships.
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Comfortable with cold calling, networking, and independently developing a sales pipeline.
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Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic, competitive drive, and desire to grow.
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Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
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Self-motivated, accountable, and comfortable working in a smaller, collaborative agency environment.