Business Development Associate, North East (Hybrid)

Who is Cover Whale?

Cover Whale is the nation's leading commercial trucking insurtech. We enhance road safety by integrating our insurance products with our telematics-based, data-driven driver coaching and safety program, DriveSmart. Our program is proven to save lives while delivering better insurance for our drivers. For more information, please visit www.coverwhale.com.

The Role:

We are rapidly expanding and looking to build a dynamic team of Regional Business Development professionals. The Business Development Associate will report to the Senior Business Development Manager, Team Lead, and support strategies to increase premium production in their region. This role involves managing smaller, established partners and newly onboarded partners, ensuring their successful integration and growth. The Associate will also develop strategies for these partner cohorts and provide key insights on their portfolio's makeup during quarterly reviews. If you're excited by meaningful ownership, strong relationships, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply. Join us in the mission!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with underwriting, marketing, and growth teams to develop, manage, and drive distribution and generate partner premium
• Oversee a portfolio of emerging and lower-volume partners, with accountability for fostering relationships, identifying growth potential, and ensuring consistent performance
• Provide pipeline support by researching target markets, potential partners, and competitive intelligence
• Identify and execute opportunities to further engage with current partners
• Establish, track, and report on KPIs while routinely meeting or exceeding goals
• Assist in the constant improvement of business development, partner management, and onboarding processes
• Drive a positive brand image amongst our current trading partners and prospects with continuous outreach
• Support event and field presence efforts within the assigned region, including preparing partner materials and assisting with logistics for retail-focused engagements
• Monitor partner performance trends and flag opportunities or risks to the Business Development Manager or Leader
• Maintain CRM accuracy in HubSpot by updating partner interactions, notes, and performance data promptly
• Other duties as assigned