Entry Level Sales Executive - Trucking

This position requires a 10–12-week training session in Dubuque, IA initially. Housing would be supplied if needed. 

Cottingham & Butler is actively looking for ambitious and driven entry-level Sales Executives at our Chicago, Illinois location! Seeking all sales minded, soon-to-be college graduates, recent college graduates, or individuals with 1-3 years of sales experience who are motivated by financial rewards.

What You'll Get:

At Cottingham & Butler, we offer an exceptional sales career that opens the door to boundless opportunities and unlimited earning potential. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment surrounded by a team that is dedicated to equipping you for success. Through comprehensive training, unparalleled service support, unique resources, and the necessary tools, we ensure that you have everything you need to build a highly lucrative sales career.

Cottingham & Butler Transportation Group provides first-class insurance solutions to over 2,500 trucking companies across the U.S. Our service extends beyond buying insurance to helping our clients with safety, claims, and compliance challenges. As the leading insurance broker in the transportation industry, we provide better solutions, better advice, and better results. 

What You'll Do:

• Learn the business and become a trusted advisor to company leaders.
• Identify, qualify, and close prospects.
• Manage and retain your book of business and actively work towards its growth to unlock substantial financial growth.
• Strategize and develop customized solutions for clients, leveraging available programs to deliver services that exceed client expectations.
• Cultivate strong relationships with top decision makers, ensuring long-term client retention.
• Collaborate with our service team to create compelling proposals and deliver impactful presentations to clients and prospects.
• Earn relevant designations and stay up-to-date on continuing education credits provided by the company to enhance your professional growth and earning potential.

Here are a few things that set us apart:

• Our Team. 300+ experienced professionals that specialize in the trucking industry and have the vision and expertise to help our clients clearly identify the risks they face and develop the necessary steps to mitigate or avoid them
• Market Access. Our experience and reputation in the transportation industry give us the ability to secure the most competitive terms from the top insurance markets.
• Our Solutions. We offer a full range of traditional and non-traditional insurance solutions, including in-house claims, safety management, and captive insurance services. We also offer an independent contractor platform and brokerage claims advocacy. The best part- the services aren’t charged back to the producer.
• Trucking Captives. We are the exclusive broker for 7 trucking captives, including the two largest in the world. There are over 245 captive members and a 99% retention rate in our captives.
• Clients love us. They choose us because they see value in the services we offer and stay with us because we exceed their expectations. The Transportation Division has an average annual organic growth rate of 12.5% and our client retention is over 95%. 

People We Hire:

If you thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment and possess a relentless drive for success, Cottingham & Butler is the ideal place for you. You will be surrounded by industry-leading professionals, including several teammates who manage books of business exceeding $1 million. Additionally, you'll have access to our exceptional service teams and in-house specialists focused on account management, technology, compliance, analytics, client communications, and more—resources that will elevate your sales performance and financial success.