Senior District Sales Manager

Erie Insurance Group

. Recruit, hire, train, guide, develop, coach, and motivate assigned independent Agents .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • New York • United StatesSenior💰 $93,127 - $148,762 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting, training, and developing independent Agents while effectively managing sales and underwriting processes. Possesses strong communication skills to influence performance and implement best practices within the agency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceUnderwriting KnowledgeAgent DevelopmentLOMA TestingCIC, CPCU, CLU Designations

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Hard Skills

SalesUnderwritingClaims ManagementMarketingBusiness PlanningPerformance AssessmentProblem SolvingComplianceProfitability AnalysisAgent Accountability

Soft Skills

CoachingMotivatingCommunicationInfluencingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Spreadsheet SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareEmail Software

Certifications & Qualifications

LOMA TestingCICCPCUCLU

Industry Keywords

Agency ManagementSales ContestsCommunity RepresentationIndustry TrendsService Philosophy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, hire, train, guide, develop, coach, and motivate assigned independent Agents
Advise Agents on sales, underwriting, re-underwriting, profitability, agency management, and related matters
Influence Agents in the selling process, oversee complaints, and hold Agents accountable for performance
Serve as a subject matter expert and Agent knowledge broker
Represent ERIE at community and industry events
Act as the link between Agents and the company, field underwriter, and sales/customer service support
Communicate changes, implement best practices, and sponsor sales contests and promotions
Develop Agent business plans and achieve short- and long-term goals
Sell ERIE products and services as a licensed, non-commission company Agent
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and developments
Identify and solve agency-level sales and marketing problems and opportunities
Assess agency performance trends and results with the branch manager or designee
Conduct one-on-one reviews of underwriting, re-underwriting, profitability, and compliance results
Partner with Agents to implement corrective action as needed
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and fulfill other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent of four years of sales, underwriting, claims or marketing experience, required
Six years of sales, underwriting, claims or marketing experience OR four years and participation in DSM Training Program
Must live in the assigned territory unless a change is approved by the company
Understanding of and commitment to ERIE's “Above All in Service” philosophy required
Extensive local travel, including overnight stays, required
Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing, and e-mail software required
LOMA testing required
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Related industry designations such as CIC, CPCU, and CLU preferred
Regular and predictable attendance required
Frequent driving and ability to perform stated physical requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents; coverage begins your first day of work
Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums; ERIE currently pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs
Traditional pension plan; full-time employees are vested after five years of service
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days, and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations
Company-paid basic life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Orthodontic coverage for children and adults
Adoption assistance
Fertility and infertility coverage
Well-being programs
Paid volunteer hours
Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year
Company car
Equipment to work from home
Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment