Sales Director

WHO WE ARE
We are PEAK6, a leading investment firm, using technology to find a better way of doing things. The company's first tech-based solution was developed in 1997 to optimize options trading, and over the past two decades, the same formula has been used across a range of industries, asset classes, and business stages to consistently deliver superior results. Today, PEAK6 seeks transformational opportunities to provide capital and strategic support to entrepreneurs and forward-thinking businesses. PEAK6's core brands include PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, FOCUS, We Insure, Evil Geniuses, Poker Power, Zogo, and Bruce Markets.
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Job Summary:
We are seeking a results-driven and experienced Sales Director to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for generating leads, building relationships with prospective clients, and closing sales deals to drive business growth.
Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience in the Property & Casualty (P&C) insurance industry, with a deep understanding of carrier operations and market dynamics
• Strong background in BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) solutions, with the ability to align services to client needs
• Skilled in selling scalable solutions to insurance carriers in key operational areas, including:
  • Claims Management
  • Customer Service
  • Policy and Claims Administration
  • Underwriting
  • Demonstrated success in acquiring and managing insurance clients, building long-term relationships that drive revenue growth
• Ability to translate client pain points into customized solution offerings that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience
• Strategic thinker with a consultative sales approach and a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in complex enterprise environments
• Identify and pursue new sales opportunities through prospecting and networking.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships.
• Present and demonstrate company products or services to prospective customers.
• Negotiate and close sales deals, meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and ongoing client satisfaction.
• Track sales activities and maintain up-to-date records in the CRM system.
• Ability to manage the entire sales cycle while effectively balancing and prioritizing competing tasks.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 5- 7 years of experience in sales within the insurance industry, with a strong focus on policy administration systems in the P&C sector.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to understand client needs and provide tailored solutions.
• Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools.
• Self-motivated with a results-oriented mindset.

Travel:

• An estimated 5% travel for the year (2.5 weeks or up to 3 weeks total for the year for conference attendance).

OUR REWARDS
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. As a hybrid workforce, we offer our employees the ability to work remotely up to two days a week.
PEAK6 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
PEAK6 is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please contact our HR department at [email protected]. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
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