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Inside Sales Development Representative

Distinguished Programs is a national insurance program manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents across various niche markets.

Distinguished Programs

Employee count: 201-500

Salary: 70k-90k USD

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Distinguished is a leading national insurance Program Manager providing specialized insurance programs to brokers and agents with specific expertise in Real Estate, Community Associations, Hospitality, Fine Art/Collectibles, Restaurants, Inland Marine, Executive Lines and Construction Professionals & Environmental. Distinguished partners with a select group of highly rated insurance companies to provide exclusive programs to our national network of 4,000 agencies and brokerages. You will have an opportunity to work with an energetic, passionate team that is committed to growth by helping our customers grow their business and building both a best-in-class system and a great place to work.

The Inside Sales Development Representative will function as a dual-faceted professional, blending the responsibilities of Inside Sales Representative with those of a sales support/operations representative in our Primary Hospitality Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Conduct outreach to new and existing brokers through phone, email, and virtual meetings to support strategic growth initiatives.
  • Build, maintain, and strengthen broker relationships, ensuring smooth onboarding, registration, and ongoing support.
  • Serve as primary support to Sales Executives and Business Development Managers, managing broker inquiries and determining appropriate next steps.
  • Triage broker submissions to determine whether they require Underwriter attention or can be resolved immediately.
  • Identify and promote cross‑selling opportunities in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Educate brokers on underwriting preferences, product capabilities, and program guidelines.
  • Research and identify prospective brokers nationwide, with a focus on independent agents.
  • Provide market insights by collecting competitor information and sharing feedback with internal teams.
  • Maintain accurate brokerage and contact data in Salesforce.
  • Support brokers with portal access and other technology‑related inquiries.
  • Coordinate broker events, industry conferences, and internal team meetings.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Property & Casualty insurance industry, ideally with carriers, MGAs, or brokers.
  • P&C insurance license preferred (or required with preparation time permitted).
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM platforms.
  • Strong sales and service orientation; personable and persuasive communication style.
  • Excellent analytical, time‑management, and organizational skills.
  • Self‑directed, action‑oriented, and effective at problem‑solving.
  • Project‑based experience is a plus.

LOCATION
  • This is a remote position.

COMPENSATION AND PERKS
  • $70,000 - $90,000 base salary plus bonus. Salary commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location.
  • Summer Fridays (Leave at 2:00PM all Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day).
  • Great healthcare coverage including Medical, Vision, and Dental.
  • 401k with company match. Immediately 100% vested.
  • Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Accident, and Disability (short-term & long-term) insurance.
  • Growth and development opportunities.
  • Work-Life Balance and wellness benefits with generous time off policy including PTO and paid holidays, Dependent Care FSA, Healthcare FSA, Virtual Telemedicine, Employee Discount Programs, Paid Parental Leave, HSA, HRA, Commuter/Transit FSA, and a Sabbatical every 7 years.

CORE VALUES
Our Core Values define our business. At Distinguished Programs you will achieve goals focused in the best interest of our customer. INTEGRITY plays a crucial role in the way Distinguished does business. INNOVATION enables us to remain an industry trendsetter. You will be involved in projects that advance our products, processes, and people! You will collaborate with leaders in the organization and build RELATIONSHIPS with your colleagues, carriers and customers. Capitalize on your interests and strengths to drive an enrichment focused path allowing your determination to launch your career in an industry of endless opportunities. Bring your passion to the work you do, the people you impact and the success we ACHIEVE together. Acceptance and appreciation for diversity and inclusion are at our core.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms or agencies.

Distinguished Programs, LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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For nearly four decades, we at Distinguished Programs have dedicated ourselves to being more than just an insurance provider; we see ourselves as business enablers for insurance brokers. Our journey began in 1995 with a clear mission: to empower brokers to not only serve their existing clients with excellence but also to confidently explore and capture new business opportunities. We specialize in the specialized, offering a comprehensive suite of insurance programs tailored to unique industries. Whether your clients are in real estate, community associations, hospitality, or have priceless fine art and collectibles, we provide the market-leading coverage and high-limit umbrellas they need to feel secure. Our expertise runs deep, and we're proud to have some of the most experienced professionals in the industry on our team, many with over 30 years of dedicated experience in developing and marketing programs for niche markets.

Our commitment to innovation is a core part of our identity. We were pioneers in forming the first real estate purchasing group in the nation and were among the first to introduce an online portal for brokers to streamline the process of submitting, quoting, and binding policies. Today, we continue to invest heavily in technology, product development, and, most importantly, our people. We believe that the strong relationships we build are the foundation of our success. When you partner with us, you're not just getting a policy; you're gaining a dedicated partner who is deeply invested in your success and the success of your clients. Our core values of achievement, integrity, innovation, and relationships guide every decision we make. We work with passion and persistence to develop creative solutions for real-world problems, always doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. We care deeply about our colleagues, customers, partners, and communities, and we believe this is what truly makes us Distinguished.

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