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Brokers International Competitive Intelligence Analyst in Urbandale, Iowa
We are currently seeking a knowledgeable and committed Competitive Intelligence Analyst to join our team. The Competitive Intelligence Analyst role acts as a go-to resource for sales, research, data, and knowledge of Annuity and Life products. The role would use various product comparison tools to gain knowledge, insights and the inner workings of products to assist Brokers International understand the positioning of the products, counter arguments, and provide alternative solutions. To be successful you must be motivated, a life-long learner, and have a strong affinity for creating an excellent customer service experience.
About Brokers International
As The Original Agency Builder since 1983™, Brokers International is one of the largest and most experienced insurance marketing organizations in the country. We work effortlessly to help our agency partners and their financial professionals build their businesses and serve their customers through innovative products, marketing, compliance, and operational support. In June of 2021, we partnered with Integrity Marketing Group, the nation’s largest independent distributor of life and health insurance products, to help us expand our reach and provide a more holistic planning service to agents and agencies across the industry.
Under the leadership of President Mark Williams, BI is making significant investments in talent, operations, sales and marketing capabilities, and digital platforms in order to step-change its ability to drive accelerated growth as a strategic partner.
BI’s culture is one of inclusion and passionate teamwork. You will be surrounded by individuals that are passionate about our company, our brand, the level of support we provide our partners, and working as one integrated team. Our core values are Teamwork, Work Ethic, Integrity, and Customer Service. If you are up for the challenge, come join us and be part of taking BI on a new journey of accelerated growth and success.
What You'll Be Responsible For:
Prepare reports, presentations, briefings, one-pagers and webinars to provide information to various audiences based on comprehensive research and analysis. Provide support to additional teams on best practices and strategy.
Conduct thorough research and analysis of competitive landscapes, markets and products. Maintain in-depth knowledge of the industry to ensure innovation and adaptation ahead of market. Monitor, track and record insights on upcoming and new competitor product launches.
Collaborating with industry and team stakeholders to provide solutions to various requests across different business areas and drive business performance. Collectively working to compare/contrast our products with our competitors and provide alternative solutions.
Document preparation of industry trends to provide guidance and recommendations for products and services. Ensure documents would need to be easily digestible for internal staff, wholesaler partners and respective agents.
Various special projects for executive, wholesaler partners, as well as sales and client teams.
Recommend resources, policies and procedures needed to upgrade/update the current systems and create efficiencies.
Other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from four-year College or University; three to four years of relevant experience: and/or combination of education and experience.
Experience in Life and Annuity insurance industry
Detailed knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
Excellent presentation skills with the ability to clearly communicate complex, detailed and sensitive information
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simutaneously
Employee Benefits
Brokers International offers a comprehensive benefits package including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental, retirement plan, Employee Ownership Program, employer paid short term disability, and more. We believe in a flexible work environment and have a hybrid work model for most positions. We also reward our employees’ hard work with profitability bonuses, a casual dress code, adjustable sit / stand desks, and free snacks, fruit and coffee. As an added bonus, we close every Friday at 3 p.m
Our Culture
At Brokers International, our thriving, positive workplace culture helps drive our workforce and encourages overall employee wellbeing. We strive for an environment of inclusion while celebrating the individual creative differences embodied by all of our employees. If you want to be part of an innovative team dedicated to helping financial professionals build stronger businesses through tailored product sales, marketing, compliance and operational support, look no further.
About Integrity
Integrity is one of the nation’s leading independent distributors of life, health and wealth insurance products with a data and technology focus. We are an omnichannel insurtech company innovating insurance with a singular purpose: to help people protect their life, health and wealth so they can make the most of what life brings. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Integrity is committed to making insurance simpler and more human, so everyone can plan for the good days ahead. Integrity’s 5,500 employees currently support over 420,000 independent agents who serve the needs of more than 2.2 million clients annually. For more information, visit www.integritymarketing.com.