Strategic Partnership Manager at First Connect Insurance
Worldwide
$105k - $120k
<p data-start="192" data-end="218"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="192" data-end="216">About First Connect:</strong></span></p> <p data-start="220" data-end="748"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">First Connect Insurance Services is a digital platform providing independent insurance agents access to top US carriers and the optionality necessary to grow their businesses. Agents can work with over 120 carriers, selling various insurance policies, including home, auto, small business, and more. We’re on a mission to overhaul the technology agents have access to, putting consumer-grade software at their fingertips. We’ve got thousands of active agents with hundreds joining monthly and we plan to accelerate our growth.</span></p> <p data-start="755" data-end="770"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="755" data-end="768">The Role:</strong></span></p> <p data-start="772" data-end="1077"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">We’re hiring a Strategic Partnership Manager to own and grow key carrier and MGA relationships at First Connect. This role is directly responsible for driving new business premium across our agency base by strengthening partnerships, improving adoption, and enhancing the overall partner experience.</span></p> <p data-start="1079" data-end="1461"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">If you’re someone who thrives in a fast-moving, high-tempo environment and wants a role where you can build, be creative, and shape how partnerships operate — this is it. If you’ve spent years in the insurance industry and are ready for something new where you have autonomy, true impact, and the ability to put your industry knowledge to good use, you’ll feel right at home here.</span></p> <p data-start="1468" data-end="1489"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="1468" data-end="1487">What You’ll Do:</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="1491" data-end="2381"> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="1491" data-end="1554"> <p data-start="1493" data-end="1554"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manage and grow a portfolio of carrier and MGA partnerships</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="1555" data-end="1641"> <p data-start="1557" data-end="1641"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Build and execute strategies that increase agency quoting, binding, and engagement</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="1642" data-end="1727"> <p data-start="1644" data-end="1727"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lead monthly Partnership Business Reviews (PBRs) and present performance insights</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="1728" data-end="1807"> <p data-start="1730" data-end="1807"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop proactive campaigns (email, text, in-app) to drive partner adoption</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="1808" data-end="1909"> <p data-start="1810" data-end="1909"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Promote assigned carriers internally through trainings, appetite messaging, and visibility pushes</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="1910" data-end="2004"> <p data-start="1912" data-end="2004"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work closely with Account Managers to identify high-potential agencies and boost placement</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2005" data-end="2076"> <p data-start="2007" data-end="2076"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Analyze quote/bind trends to uncover opportunities for premium lift</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2077" data-end="2175"> <p data-start="2079" data-end="2175"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Marketing on partner needs and workflow improvements</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2176" data-end="2276"> <p data-start="2178" data-end="2276"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Support partner expansions, new product rollouts, re-launch campaigns, and incentive initiatives</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2277" data-end="2381"> <p data-start="2279" data-end="2381"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Maintain strong partner satisfaction and uphold First Connect’s best-in-class partnership experience</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="2388" data-end="2412"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="2388" data-end="2410">What You’ll Bring:</strong></span></p> <ul data-start="2414" data-end="3236"> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2414" data-end="2514"> <p data-start="2416" data-end="2514"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5+ years in the insurance industry (carrier, MGA, insurtech, distribution, or agency experience)</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2515" data-end="2620"> <p data-start="2517" data-end="2620"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Experience in national accounts, key account management, or partnership management strongly preferred</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2621" data-end="2732"> <p data-start="2623" data-end="2732"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Thrives in an early-stage, startup-paced environment — comfortable with shifting priorities and high output</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2733" data-end="2819"> <p data-start="2735" data-end="2819"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Highly personable and confident on camera; comfortable leading Zoom meetings daily</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2820" data-end="2918"> <p data-start="2822" data-end="2918"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Excellent communicator who enjoys relationship building, presenting, and driving conversations</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="2919" data-end="3007"> <p data-start="2921" data-end="3007"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Creative problem-solver who enjoys building processes and bringing new ideas forward</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3008" data-end="3062"> <p data-start="3010" data-end="3062"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Tenacious, organized, and great at time management</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3063" data-end="3148"> <p data-start="3065" data-end="3148"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Data-driven — able to interpret performance metrics and drive actionable insights</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3149" data-end="3236"> <p data-start="3151" data-end="3236"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Comfortable owning high-impact relationships and influencing cross-functional teams</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="3243" data-end="3266"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong data-start="3243" data-end="3264">Benefits & Perks:</strong></span></p> <p data-start="3268" data-end="3429"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">First Connect treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide our team with:</span></p> <ul> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3431" data-end="3559"> <p data-start="3433" data-end="3559"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer-covered dental; vision plans for our team members and their families</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3560" data-end="3757"> <p data-start="3562" data-end="3757"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3560" data-end="3757"> <p data-start="3562" data-end="3757"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Work-From-Home Stipend – Employer-provided WFH equipment and an $85 monthly expense stipend to ensure you’re set up for success. </span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3560" data-end="3757"> <p data-start="3562" data-end="3757"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Equity — This position is eligible for equity compensation</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3560" data-end="3757"> <p data-start="3562" data-end="3757"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Training and Career Growth — Training and internal career growth opportunities</span></p> </li> <li style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-start="3560" data-end="3757"> <p data-start="3562" data-end="3757"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Flexible Time Off — You know when and how you should recharge</span></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="3562" data-end="3757"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The base pay range for the role is<strong> </strong>$105,000 – $120,000. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, location, business needs, and market demands.</span></p> <p data-start="4252" data-end="4390"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">First Connect is an equal-opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion.</span></p> <p data-start="4392" data-end="4716"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any First Connect applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the First Connect People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.</span></p> <p> </p>
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