Commercial Marketing Director (Insurance)
Philadelphia Area – New Jersey Side | Hybrid/Remote
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Marketing Director to lead commercial marketing strategy, carrier relationships, negotiations, and placement for a growing insurance brokerage serving clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a commercial insurance professional with strong middle-market to large-market expertise who understands how to identify the right markets, negotiate effectively, and help producers win and retain business.
What You’ll Do
- Lead commercial marketing strategy and placement initiatives across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast
- Manage and strengthen relationships with key insurance carriers, wholesalers, and underwriting partners
- Identify the most appropriate markets and carriers for complex commercial risks
- Lead negotiations with carriers to secure competitive pricing, coverage, terms, and conditions
- Develop and manage marketing strategies for middle-market and large commercial accounts
- Review prospect opportunities and determine appropriate carrier appetite and market strategy
- Prepare and coordinate high-quality submissions to maximize quote opportunities
- Work closely with producers to move quotes and proposals quickly and effectively
- Serve as a key resource to producers regarding carrier appetite, underwriting guidelines, and market conditions
- Help develop creative solutions for challenging or difficult-to-place risks
- Monitor market trends, carrier capabilities, and changing underwriting conditions
- Build strong internal processes to improve speed, efficiency, and placement success
- Partner with leadership to support continued regional growth and expansion
What We’re Looking For
- Significant experience in Commercial Insurance Marketing and Placement
- Strong background working with middle-market and large commercial accounts
- Deep knowledge of commercial insurance carriers, markets, and underwriting appetites
- Proven ability to negotiate coverage, pricing, terms, and conditions
- Strong understanding of how to match complex client risks with the right insurance markets
- Established relationships with commercial carriers and wholesale partners
- Ability to quickly evaluate opportunities and develop an effective marketing strategy
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work effectively with producers, executives, underwriters, and clients
- Strategic thinker who can also execute quickly in a fast-paced environment
Why This Opportunity?
Join a growing brokerage that is making significant investments in people, technology, and regional expansion. This position offers the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on commercial growth across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast while working alongside a team focused on building something exceptional.
- $120,000–$190,000+ base compensation — flexible based on experience
- Equity opportunities
- Hybrid/Remote flexibility for candidates in the Philadelphia/New Jersey area
- Generous PTO
- Strong benefits package, including FSA and EAP
- Significant leadership visibility and opportunity for career growth
- Opportunity to help shape commercial marketing strategy across a growing region
Jennifer Thompson
Senior Director - Insurance Division
605-610-3041
gpac
Jennifer.Thompson@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
