Business Development Representative (Remote, US)

Why OpenlyOpenly is rebuilding insurance from the ground up. We are re-envisioning and enhancing every aspect of the customer experience. Doing this requires a rapidly growing team of exceptional, curious, empathetic people with a wide range of skill sets, spanning technology, data science, product, marketing, sales, service, claims handling, finance, etc.The Openly DifferenceWe created Openly because we saw an evident gap in the market for premium insurance made simple. Consumers deserve more complete coverage at competitive prices.The Price Difference: Using cutting-edge data and technology, we provide you with customizable, competitive prices to protect your most valuable assets. The Policy Difference: Coverages are truly customizable to meet your individual protection needs, for both standard coverages and optional add-ons. The Experience Difference: From tailored claims handling to highly responsive customer service, we are focused on making the home insurance purchasing process a better overall experience. Welcome to your next adventure.At Openly, our people are just as important as our product. For us, collaboration, communication, and work-life balance are more than nice-to-haves— they’re the must-haves that make us who we are. We believe a great company is the result of a shared set of values, so we look for these qualities in every candidate we hire.IntegrityEmpathyTeamworkCuriosityUrgencyWe've designed our hiring process with you, the candidate, in mind. At every step, you have the chance to present your strengths and learn more about what makes Openly a great place to work.We're committed to Diversity, Equity, & InclusionWe embrace individuality and believe diverse teams are winning teams. Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience drives us forward every day.Job DetailsOpenly is looking for a Business Development Representative (BDR) responsible for generating new relationships with prospective agencies looking to sell Openly’s homeowner product. This critical role’s focus is to contact and develop relationships with potential agents while at the same time evaluating whether their business model aligns with Openly’s value proposition and seamlessly transition the agency through the Openly appointment process.Watch what our Independent Agent Partners have to say about working with Openly in this testimonial video. Opportunities to join a team like this don’t come up often, so if this sounds right up your alley, then keep reading and join our ever-growing team!Key ResponsibilitiesReceive inbound leads and initiate the agency appointment process by triaging the agency against Openly’s appointment processSupplement the pipeline of agency appointments with outbound calls and email campaignsCultivate relationships with the potential agency partners by providing an overview of Openly and understanding how Openly can fit into their business modelBe able to do discovery and attain key metrics about agency and their businessBuild trust with agents by ensuring a seamless transition through the agency appointment process by adhering to Openly’s standard processes and setting expectations with the agentsSet up meetings between prospective agencies and the Openly business development associates (BDAs)Ensure meetings are held between prospective agents and BDAsManage and maintain strong data integrity and data hygiene in our CRM across leads, opportunities, and accountsLeverage data from opportunities in the pipeline to forecast monthly and quarterly results Provide weekly updates to the team regarding territory goals and objectivesRequirements1+ years of outstanding sales performance with an ability to drive results and innovate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment1 or more years of experience in P&C insurance industry preferred Experience with multiple sales techniques, including cold calling and email campaignsConsistent track record of achieving or exceeding sales targetsPassion for helping partner agenciesStrong organizational, negotiation, and value-based selling skillsA customer-centric mindset with the ability to quickly establish trust and credibilityInsurance product knowledge and the ability to gather additional knowledge rapidlyProficiency with Microsoft and Google products along with experience working with a CRM Willingness to travel up to 10% of the timeProperty & casualty insurance producer license, or the ability to get one within the first four weeks of employmentCompensation & Benefits:Below is the budgeted salary range for this position. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience and skills. We are committed to providing a compensation package that not only reflects the responsibilities and requirements of the role, but also the unique expertise that the chosen candidate will bring to our team.Budgeted Salary Range$54,960—$60,000 USDThe full salary range shows the min to max salary range for this position. Actual compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications and determined based on various factors including the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.Full Salary Range$51,525—$85,875 USDBenefits & PerksRemote-First Culture - We supported #remotelife long before it was a given. We'll keep promoting it. Competitive Salary & EquityComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan OfferingsLife and disability coverage including voluntary optionsParental Leave - up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of paid parental leave based on meeting eligibility requirements (Birthing parents may be eligible for additional leave through STD)401K Company Contribution - Openly contributes 3% of the employee's gross income, even if the employee does not contribute. Work-from-home stipend - We provide a $1,500 allowance to spend on setting up your home workplaceAnnual Professional Development Fund: Each employee has $2,000 in professional development (PD) funds to spend on activities or resources annually. We want each Openly employee to achieve personal and professional success and to feel supported, confident, and informed about improving their efficiency and productivity. Be Well Program - Employees receive $50 per month to use towards your overall well-beingPaid Volunteer Service HoursReferral Program and RewardDepending on position, Employees generally are eligible for cash incentive compensation, including commissions for sales eligible roles. In all cases, eligibility for compensation and benefits is subject to applicable plan and policy terms in effect from time to time.U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer and currently residing in the US will be considered.Openly is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Openly is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Openly will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities under applicable law.We strive to provide an exceptional applicant and candidate journey when you engage with us. In an effort to respond to applicants in a timely manner, we leverage AI to organize applications and resumes based on required and applicable skills and experience. To allow our applicants to drive their initial interview experience with us, we may leverage an AI-supported scheduling tool so you can choose when to meet with our team. While AI assists with efficiency, all hiring decisions are made by our team members. Rest assured, your data is protected according to privacy laws and company policies. Contact our recruitment team with any questions about our AI-assisted hiring process.