Porch Group, Inc. is looking for an Agency Development & Success Specialist to expand our insurance distribution network. You will be responsible for identifying, recruiting, and onboarding high-quality independent insurance agencies. Your work will directly contribute to the growth and success of our agency partners and our company.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute a strategic recruitment plan to identify and target potential agency partners.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective agencies by leveraging industry connections, market intelligence, and research.
- Conduct detailed assessments of potential agencies to evaluate their suitability, including business acumen, market alignment, and growth potential.
- Develop compelling value propositions to attract high-quality agency partners.
- Represent the company at conferences, industry events, and networking opportunities.
- Facilitate the onboarding process for new agency partners, including training on systems, products, and operational expectations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact during onboarding, ensuring new partners feel supported.
- Deliver ongoing education to agency partners through workshops, webinars, and one-on-one sessions.
- Actively engage with new agencies to identify opportunities for growth and market expansion.
- Partner with new agencies to implement business development plans.
- Monitor agency performance metrics and provide actionable insights to drive improvement.
- Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with agency partners to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to agency owners.
- Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes.
What We're Looking For
- 7+ years of experience in sales, business development, or recruiting.
- 5+ years in the insurance industry.
- Proven track record of recruiting, onboarding, and developing successful agency partners.
- Strong understanding of the insurance industry, including distribution channels, agency operations, and market dynamics.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage and inspire agency partners.
- Strong negotiation, persuasion, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in CRM tools, sales platforms, and agency management systems.
- Experience identifying and capitalizing on new opportunities to achieve results in ambiguous or evolving environments.
- Insurance license may be required, depending on role.
Nice to Have
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, insurance, or a related field.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $88,500 - $123,900 Annually.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage with three Medical plan options, two Dental plan options, and a Vision plan.
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident plans.
- Pre-tax savings options including a partially employer funded Health Savings Account and employee Flexible Savings Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transportation.
- Company paid Basic Life and AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability benefits.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D plans.
- Both traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with a discretionary employer match.
- Headspace employer paid wellbeing program providing access to meditation, mental health coaching, and clinical care.
- Brio Health employer paid wellbeing tool with quarterly wellness challenges.
- LifeBalance resource for year-round discounts on gym memberships, travel, appliances, movies, pet insurance, and more.
- Flexible paid vacation.
- Company-paid holidays (typically nine per year).
- Paid sick time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Identity theft program.
- Travel assistance.
- Fitness and other discounts programs.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States.
Porch is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
