业务发展与关键客户总监-Travel Insured International-远程

Crum & Forster Company Overview
Crum & Forster (C&F) provides market leading property & casualty, accident & health, specialty and standard commercial lines insurance solutions. A true underwriting company, we have a 200-year history of helping our customers manage risk with laser-focused expertise, integrity and discipline. Our people are empowered to make decisions and problem-solve with you smartly and swiftly. Our annual gross written premium is 6.2 billion. C&F enjoys a financial strength rating of "A+" (Superior) by AM Best.
Our most valuable asset is our people. We have 3000 employees, and locations throughout the United States and India. With our employee-first focus, the Company is consistently recognized as a great place to work, earning multiple workplace and wellness awards, including the Great Place to Work® Award, Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, Fortune Best Workplaces for Parents, Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, and many others.
C&F is part of Fairfax Financial Holdings. For more information about C&F, please visit our website: www.cfins.com
Travel Insured International (TII), a Crum & Forster company, is hiring a Director, Business Development & Key Accounts on our Travel Business Center (TBC) team.
Travel Insured International is a leading travel insurance provider with more than 30 years in business. As a key component of our Specialty Business Unit, within the Accident & Health division, TII provides travel protection plans to help each individual travel confidently. Travel Insured International is proud to offer products to consumers and to agency partners of all sizes. We're committed to providing dependable coverage, great value, and end-to-end satisfaction for all customers.
Job Description
The Director, Business Development & Key Accounts, plays a crucial role in driving new business growth and increasing market share for Travel Insured International within the travel agency distribution channel across both consortia and non-consortia segments.
The Director, Business Development & Key Accounts has two main areas of focus: Opening New Business Accounts and Managing & Growing Top Accounts. This role is responsible for identifying, prospecting, and activating new travel agency accounts across both consortia and non-consortia channels. This includes opening new accounts both for personal production and to feed the field team (Regional Business Development Managers/BDM’s), fueling the overall growth pipeline and expanding TII's market share.
The Director, Business Development & Key Accounts, will also serve as the primary point of contact for a portfolio of assigned top accounts, with full responsibility for growing that book of business and increasing market share. This is one of two Director, Business Development & Key Accounts positions on the team, each managing a separate portfolio of accounts. This is an individual contributor role within the Travel Business Center.
This is a 100% remote position with regular travel required.
What YOU Will Do:

• Identify, prospect, and acquire new top-tier and mid-tier travel agency partnerships across consortia and non-consortia channels.

• Open and activate new business accounts for personal production and transition appropriate accounts to Regional BDMs for ongoing management, maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities.

• Develop and execute strategic growth plans to achieve new business premium and account targets through disciplined follow-up, consistent sales execution, and field engagement.

• Create and deliver tailored presentations, proposals, co-op programs, and bonus override structures that drive measurable partner growth, activation, conversion, retention, and ROI.

• Represent TII at industry conferences, trade shows, and consortium events to generate leads, expand relationships, and strengthen the new business pipeline.

• Meet or exceed weekly KPIs for sales activity, pipeline development, and new business production.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for an assigned portfolio of top accounts, with responsibility for growing revenue, market share, and overall book health.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with agency owners and key stakeholders, conducting regular business reviews to assess performance, address concerns, and identify growth opportunities.

• Develop and execute strategic account plans that enhance client satisfaction and expand adoption of additional products and services.

• Proactively resolve client issues by leveraging internal resources and cross-functional support as needed.

• Build and maintain relationships with travel agency owners, consortia, and key industry stakeholders.

• Represent Travel Insured International through event attendance, networking, and speaking engagements, while providing event coverage for Host or Regional BDMs when needed.

• Monitor industry trends, market dynamics, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and inform channel strategy.

• Lead by example in business development, account management, strategic planning, and problem-solving.

• Support team members in strengthening their sales and account management capabilities while fostering a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive team environment.

• Partner with Regional Business Development Managers to onboard and transition newly opened accounts for long-term success.

• Manage pipeline activity, forecasting, account performance, and initiative tracking in Salesforce and other reporting tools, ensuring compliance and alignment with company goals.

• Use AI tools and data-driven insights to identify opportunities, optimize outreach, improve conversion, and deliver performance reporting to senior leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What YOU will bring to C&F:

• Influencing the Sale — Advanced ability to convince prospective partner executives and agency owners to partner with TII and, in turn, influence their advisors to actively sell TII products. Comfortable leading persuasive conversations that move prospects from interest to commitment.

• Strategic Account Management — A demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term relationships with top accounts and stakeholders, ensuring client satisfaction and retention while growing your book of business.

• Relationship Management — Superior interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate deep, trusted relationships both internally and externally. Proven success building partnerships with consortia leadership, travel advisor networks, and agency owners at all levels.

• Collaborative Leadership & Mentorship — The ability to work cross-functionally with underwriting, claims, and other internal teams while mentoring and guiding peers and junior team members to elevate overall team performance.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration — Ability to work effectively across product, marketing, finance, underwriting, and technology teams to align business development and account management strategies with company objectives and bring cohesive solutions to partners.

• Communication & Presentation — Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deliver polished, professional presentations that engage and influence decision-makers at all levels within consortia and travel trade organizations.

• Negotiation — Advanced negotiation skills with the ability to structure mutually beneficial partnerships, co-op agreements, and override programs that drive measurable outcomes.

• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills — Expertise in analyzing complex account and pipeline data, identifying opportunities for growth, and resolving challenges effectively.

• Resilience & Self-Direction — Maintains a high level of personal accountability for achieving outcomes. Works effectively with minimal direction, remains dependable under pressure, and demonstrates consistent follow-through on commitments and deadlines.

• Driving for Results — Self-assured and persistent. Responds confidently to objections, does not give up easily, and maintains relentless focus on achieving sales targets, weekly KPIs, and bottom-line growth. Proven ability to analyze performance and optimize strategies to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

• Minimum 8 years of travel industry experience required

• Proven track record of acquiring new business, growing revenue, and exceeding sales targets

• Proven track record of managing and growing large, complex, or top-tier accounts

• Demonstrated experience building and managing relationships with travel agency owners, consortia, and industry stakeholders

• Experience representing a company at industry conferences, trade shows, and events — including public speaking or panel participation

• Strong understanding of the travel agency distribution model, including consortia, host agencies, and independent agencies

• Familiarity with industry organizations, conferences, and trade associations

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including intermediate-level skills in Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and OneNote

• Proficiency in Salesforce or related CRM platforms preferred; demonstrated ability to manage pipeline, track opportunities, and generate reports

• Working knowledge of AI tools and a willingness to leverage technology to enhance productivity, outreach, and sales performance

• Travel required 25%–35% of the time by car, plane, and/or train — including evenings and weekends, both domestically and internationally; must hold a current passport

• Ability to attend multiple conferences and events per year, including international travel

• Must be able to work independently and effectively in a 100% remote environment

• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with evolving targets and expectations

• Must maintain established weekly KPI levels for sales activity, pipeline development, and new business production

What C&F will bring to you

• Competitive compensation package

• Generous 401K employer match

• Employee Stock Purchase plan with employer matching

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Excellent benefits that go beyond health, dental & vision. Our programs are focused on your whole family’s wellness, including your physical, mental and financial wellbeing

• A core C&F tenet is owning your career development, so we provide a wealth of ways for you to keep learning, including tuition reimbursement, industry-related certifications and professional training to keep you progressing on your chosen path

• A dynamic, ambitious, fun and exciting work environment

• We believe you do well by doing good and want to encourage a spirit of social and community responsibility, matching donation program, volunteer opportunities, and an employee-driven corporate giving program that lets you participate and support your community

At C&F you will BELONG
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Crum & Forster is committed to ensuring a workplace free from discriminatory pay disparities and complying with applicable pay equity laws. Salary ranges are available for all positions at this location, taking into account roles with a comparable level of responsibility and impact in the relevant labor market and these salary ranges are regularly reviewed and adjusted in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The annualized base pay for the advertised position, located in the specified area, ranges from a minimum of $95,600.00 to a maximum of $179,600.00. The actual compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to the market pay for the jobs at each level, the responsibilities and skills required for each job, and the employee’s contribution (performance) in that role. To be considered within market range, a salary is at or above the minimum of the range. You may also have the opportunity to participate in discretionary equity (stock) based compensation and/or performance-based variable pay programs.
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