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Business Development Specialist

ShepherdNew York City
On-site Full-time

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Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in sales, particularly in the insurance or construction sectors. Proven experience in relationship management and a track record of exceeding sales targets will be crucial. Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, along with a deep understanding of underwriting principles, will set you apart as a candidate.

About the job

What We Do

At Shepherd, we are revolutionizing the commercial Property & Casualty insurance landscape for high-risk industries through advanced technology. Our goal is to eliminate friction in risk management for those who are transforming the physical world — safeguarding innovation from the initial concept to long-term operation.

We are developing the most efficient and intelligent commercial risk platform where our underwriting expertise, data analytics, and automation converge to produce:

  • Accelerated decision-making

  • More precise and informed pricing

  • Enhanced risk management outcomes

With Shepherd, we ensure that safety, speed, and quality work in concert rather than in opposition. We’re not merely updating insurance products; we’re constructing the risk framework for the next generation of financial services, where technology, underwriting, and strategic partnerships harmonize to support vital industries and the advancements they facilitate.

Our Investors

Shepherd has successfully raised over $20M from top-tier investors, including:

Our Team

We are a dynamic group of technology experts and insurance aficionados, merging these two worlds seamlessly. Learn more about us on our About page.

The Role

About You

As a Business Development Specialist at Shepherd, your primary focus will be on cultivating strong, long-term relationships with our brokerage partners. We seek seasoned sales professionals who can align Shepherd’s innovative products and underwriting acumen with the objectives of leading construction-oriented brokerages. Your mission will be to drive...

About Shepherd

Shepherd is a pioneering Managing General Underwriter (MGU) dedicated to reshaping the insurance landscape for high-hazard industries through innovative technology and strategic partnerships.

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