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    Senior Account Executive – Business Development

    Brown & Brown Insurance

    🇺🇸 United States
    Remote
    Financial
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    Posted 1 week ago
    $115k–$125kOTE
    Work Type

    Remote

    Vertical

    Financial

    Source

    himalayas

    About this role

    Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers.Brown & Brown is seeking a Senior Account Executive – Business Development to join our growing team!

    We are seeking an Account Executive with expertise in the student health insurance sector to drive strategic growth and manage key relationships with higher education institutions. This role is ideal for a results-driven professional who understands the unique needs of colleges, universities, and their student populations.

    This position may have access to sensitive information such as PII and/or PHI. As such, all Academic HealthPlans employees sign and adhere to AHP’s Information Security Handbook covering information security policies and procedures. How You Will Contribute: New Sales Strategy & Execution: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market share and meet revenue targets.

    Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with university administrators, student affairs leaders, and

    benefits managers. Consultative Selling: Understand client needs and provide tailored insurance solutions that align with institutional goals and student wellness priorities. Contract Negotiation: Lead contract discussions, renewals, and pricing strategies with clients and internal stakeholders.

    Market Intelligence: Stay informed on regulatory changes, competitive landscape, and emerging trends in student health insurance. Collaboration: Work closely with underwriting, marketing, compliance, and customer service teams to ensure seamless client onboarding and satisfaction.

    Reporting & Forecasting: Maintain accurate records of sales activity, pipeline development, and revenue forecasts using sales tools. Comply with HIPAA, Diversity Principles, Corporate Integrity, Compliance Program policies and other applicable corporate and departmental policies. Maintain complete confidentiality of

    Commission Structure

    Base Salary

    Not disclosed — ask in interview

    Commission

    Structure not specified

    OTE

    $125k (range: $115k–$125k)

    Ramp Period

    Not mentioned — clarify timeline

    Selling Motion

    Buyer Persona

    C-Suite

    Selling to executive decision-makers

    Territory

    Vertical-Specific

    Focused on a single industry vertical

    Requirements at a Glance

    Negotiation·Required skill
    Consultative Selling·Required skill

    Typical Day — Account Executive

    Stakeholder meetings3–5/week
    Executive presentations2–3/week
    Business cases & RFPs1–2/week
    Forecast & pipeline2×/week
    Champion coachingDaily

    Estimates based on role type and selling motion — actual may vary by company.

    Financial Services — Interview Intel

    Typical Sales Cycle

    3–6 months (Retail) · 6–18 months (Institutional)

    Common Buyer Objections

    • "Regulatory concerns — need compliance approval"
    • "We already have a vendor for this"
    • "Need to see 3-year track record"
    • "Committee-based decision — multiple approvers"

    Key Industry Metrics

    AUM (Assets Under Management)Risk-Adjusted ReturnsCompliance Pass RateClient Retention RateRevenue Per Advisor

    Hot Topics to Reference

    • • AI in fraud detection and compliance
    • • Open banking APIs
    • • ESG investing mandate shifts
    • • Embedded finance partnerships

    Use these insights to speak the buyer's language in interviews.

    Tags

    Sales
    Business-Development
    Account-Management
    Insurance-Sales
    Healthcare-Sales
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    Walk me through your discovery process.

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    How do you handle a prospect who goes silent mid-deal?

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    Tell me about your largest closed deal and the sales cycle.

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    How do you build business cases for stakeholders?

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    Describe a deal you lost and what you learned.

    Template question
    Research Brown & Brown Insurance's product, recent news, and key competitors
    Review relevant certifications and licensing requirements
    Prepare to discuss your home office setup and self-management discipline
    Review the job description and map your experience to each requirement
    Role Insights

    This Account Executive position at Brown & Brown Insurance involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through close.

    Financial services sales requires strong compliance awareness and regulatory knowledge.

    This remote-friendly role provides geographic flexibility while maintaining access to a financial services market.

    The compensation range of $115k–$125k OTE suggests a competitive package for this market segment.

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