Title: Bond Operation Supervisor
This position is for our Farmingdale, NJ office.
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Job Summary
Responsible for IOA Bond Account Management activities independently of Producer direction, including client service and communication; team leadership; directing daily tasks and work activities of Account Executive/Managers/Account Manager Associate/Account Associates/Account Assistants; team productivity, quality, and service levels; implementation of client bond administrative processes, tracking, new bond set-up, accounts receivables monitoring, bond review, data management /account team communication; team and individual professional development.
What You’ll Do:
Communicate leadership vision/mission for Bond National that compliments the larger IOA corporate vision/mission.Supervise a team within Bond National, to ensure work volumes are accomplished effectively and efficiently.Make recommendations regarding staff and management within Bond National including disciplinary action, and succession/replacement.Directly manage W-2 staff, including communicating expectations, monitoring individual employee performance, coaching, and counseling, and taking appropriate corrective actions as needed.Serve as primary front-line Human Resource manager for Bond National, working with operational and sales personnel to ensure all HR processes, policies, and procedures are followed and administrative requirements met.Establish and communicate productivity, efficiency, quality, and service standards within Bond National, and continuously monitor and improve performance.Encourage ongoing growth and professional development of all personnel within Bond National level team building and other activities to continuously improve employee engagement.Actively promote IOA culture at all times, including initiation of and participation in Bond National team building and other activities to continuously improve employee engagement.Work effectively with sales personnel, seeking input and developing win-win solutions to any operations-related process, service, quality, or personnel issues.Spend 75% of time as Account Manager for an assigned book of business, and meet all performance expectations regarding production, quality, and service associated with that book.Bond Book of Business will consist of 90% Contract / 10 % Commercial. Develop, implement, improve, and ensure compliance with core work processes throughout Bond National including identifying and adopting best practices.Maintain a high degree of technical competence and industry/market expertise.Ensure management/leadership skills are continuously improved by actively participating in internal/external professional development opportunities.Develop and maintain positive, productive relationships with IOA leadership, peers, co-workers, and employees and vendors.Live and champion IOA core values at all times, demonstrating the highest levels of personal character, integrity, and servant leadership.Perform other duties as assigned.What We’re Looking For:
6 + years of industry experience, with deep, wide-ranging industry knowledge
4 + years management experience
All required active licensing.
Exceptional IOA Account Management skills, spending 50% of time managing book.
Outstanding verbal/written communication skills
Demonstrated outstanding people management skills.
Negotiation skills
PC proficiency
Exceptional personal character
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries and bonus earning potentialGreat benefits, including company paid health insurancePaid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick time401K with an employer matchParticipation in our employee stock planOpportunities for professional growth and career progressionA culture that emphasizes respect for every individualCompany commitment to work/family life balance and community serviceTeammates who share your drive for excellenceKnowing every day you are helping our clients protect their families and businesses
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