Vice President, Business Development

Sedgwick

. Expand and enhance the company's top line through relationship building and maintenance with prospective clients across an area .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in relationship building and maintenance, with a strong focus on client needs in the claims management and risk management sectors. Proficient in developing and implementing sales and service plans while ensuring effective communication and negotiation skills.

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Relationship BuildingSales Plan DevelopmentCPCU DesignationRisk Management ExpertiseNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales Goals AchievementClient Program ImplementationProposal DevelopmentService Program DesignMarket Program Knowledge

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Certifications & Qualifications

CPCUARM

Industry Keywords

Claims ManagementRisk ManagementClient RelationshipsRFP ManagementCredit Security Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Expand and enhance the company's top line through relationship building and maintenance with prospective clients across an area
Identify and address prospective and existing client opportunities for marketing company programs
Ensure sales goals, objectives, and profit margins are met
Identify, develop, and maintain internal and external relationships and partnerships
Build relationships with prospects
Facilitate development of new partnerships and company programs
Remain involved in implementation to ensure smooth transition of new client programs
Develop detailed knowledge of prospect operations and target specific needs for marketing company programs
Identify expertise and resources required for prospect solicitation and service teams
Use national resources to facilitate responses and pricing for RFPs, proposals, and presentations
Manage design of service programs to fulfill client needs
Develop and implement an annual sales and service plan
Perform other duties as assigned
Travel as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required
Bachelor's degree with major in Business Administration, Finance or Risk Management preferred
Licenses as required
Possession of, or progress towards, CPCU and/or ARM designation required
Ten (10) years of relationship building in the claims management or risk management area, or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
Strong organizational skills
Excellent negotiation skills
Credit security clearance confirmed via a background credit check required
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable fair chance laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career development and promotional growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401K and matching
PTO
Disability and life insurance
Employee assistance
Flexible spending or health savings account
Other additional voluntary benefits
Bonus eligibility
Flexible and autonomous daily work, location, and career path
Ability to travel and deploy at a moment’s notice