Territory Development Manager - Pacific Time Zone

<p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">About the Company</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #153d63;">Alchemy Insurance Solutions is a high-growth Managing General Underwriter (MGU) focused on construction and aligned specialty insurance verticals. We operate like a startup - lean, fast-moving, and focused on building something modern in a legacy industry.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #153d63;">We're expanding our Sales/Marketing team and hiring a Territory Development Manager (TDM) to own and grow defined U.S. territories aligned heavily with time zones. This is a chance to build an agent/broker pipeline, shape relationships, and grow alongside the business.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Position Summary</span></strong></p> <p><span style="color: #153d63;">The Territory Development Manager (TDM) is a revenue‑focused growth role responsible for building, developing, and expanding a defined geographic territory within the specialty insurance ecosystem.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #153d63;">As a high‑growth Managing General Underwriter (MGU), we operate with a startup mindset - meaning this role requires ownership, initiative, and accountability. The TDM is not a passive agency manager; this role blends outbound business development, inbound opportunity management, broker engagement, and pipeline creation.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #153d63;">The TDM is expected to proactively generate opportunity, deepen distribution relationships, and contribute directly to company growth through disciplined territory execution.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Core Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Territory & Growth Ownership</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Actively build a sales pipeline in a defined geographic territory</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Develop and execute a territory growth plan aligned with company objectives</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Identify high‑potential brokers, agencies, and partners within the region</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Expand distribution through targeted outbound prospecting (≈65% outbound activity)</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Opportunity & Pipeline Development</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Manage existing relationships and convert them into qualified opportunities (≈35%)</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Conduct structured discovery conversations to assess fit, appetite, and growth potential</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Advance opportunities through the pipeline in partnership with underwriting and leadership</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Maintain accurate, timely CRM and pipeline reporting</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Broker & Partner Engagement</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Build and maintain trusted relationships with retail agencies and brokers</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Deliver virtual meetings, calls, and presentations via phone and Zoom</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Represent the company at select in‑person meetings, trade shows, and industry events</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Conduct periodic new producer training sessions</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Serve as a market feedback loop, sharing insights on competition, trends, and coverage needs</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Performance & Reporting</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Track and report on growth metrics tied to quarterly bonus objectives</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Provide regular updates on territory performance, pipeline health, and blockers</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Identify production barriers and proactively work with internal teams to resolve them</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">What Success Looks Like</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">A consistent, growing pipeline of qualified producer relationships</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Strong producer engagement and repeat opportunity flow</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Measurable contribution to territory growth metrics</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Increasing strategic responsibility as the territory matures</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Clear readiness for advancement as the organization scales</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Required Qualifications</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Experience in account development, business development, insurance, or a revenue‑adjacent role</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Comfort with outbound prospecting and proactive relationship building</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Strong communication and presentation skills (phone, Zoom, email)</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Ability to operate independently in a remote, startup environment</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Organized, disciplined, and metrics‑oriented</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Ability and willingness to travel within assigned territory</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Preferred (Not Required):</span></strong></p> <ul> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Experience with MGAs, MGUs, carriers, or retail agencies</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Familiarity with construction and or specialty insurance products</li> <li style="color: #153d63; tab-stops: list .5in;">Startup or high‑growth company experience</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Territory‑Specific Addenda</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 26.0pt; line-height: 115%; color: #153d63;">Pacific Region (PT)</span></strong></p> <p><strong><span style="color: #153d63;">Applicants must reside in one of the following states:</span></strong><span style="color: #153d63;"> <strong>CA, WA, ID, OR, NV</strong></span></p> <p><span style="color: #153d63;">This territory includes some of the most competitive and diverse construction markets. Familiarity with West Coast broker dynamics and specialty risk is a strong plus.</span></p> <p>Background Check is required</p>

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