VP and Branch Manager I

Division or Field Office:

Illinois Branch Office

Department of Position: Sales/Marketing 

Work from:

Illinois Branch Office Salary Range:

$119,767.00 - $191,317.00 *

salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for

*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.

 

At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies.  Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia. 

Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics

We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:

• 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. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
• Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
• 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
• Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
• Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
   

Additional benefits that include 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 for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.

 

Position Summary

Directs and manages current and long-term profitable revenue growth, field sales operational effectiveness, including talent management, and Agent/distribution and customer relationship management, in assigned branch and territories. Spends significant portion of time in the field, interacting with, supporting, coaching and motivating Agents and District Sales Managers.

 

•  This is an in office position for the Illinois Branch.  The selected individual must live in the Illinois Branch territory.
• Candidates may be considered for VP and Branch Manager level I and/or II based on qualifications and business need.
• A company car will be provided. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages overall operations of designated area of authority. Interviews, hires, trains and directs personnel. Prepares and conducts performance assessments, coordinates discipline and oversees Employee development as required.
• Assists in implementing branch and regional long- and short-term operating objectives for sales operations to meet overall corporate goals.
• Coordinates planning efforts and partners with field operations management to assure that branch sales and region sales objectives are achieved.
• Develops and manages current and long-term profitable revenue growth objectives. Accountable for sales performance and the achievement of branch level profitable market share growth objectives. Accountable for profitable underwriting results in the branch. Ensures that approved policies, plans and objectives are clearly understood and effectively applied throughout the sales operation.
• Provides input to and supports RVP partnerships with actuarial staff in the management of local level rate making. Accountable for giving input directly to Actuarial and through the RVP related to conducting rate reviews and executing scheduled rate changes according to plan.
• Manages and implements the region and branch level business plan and annual revenue budget process. Oversees the district and Agent level business planning processes.
• Implements and manages branch sales staff ta