Business Development Trainee - 2026 Graduate Development Program at American Family Insurance Group

Richfield, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New GradExperience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Insurance, TransportationIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field or equivalent experience
Typically participates in a formal training program for 6 months to a year
Performs work under close supervision and technical direction
Developing understanding of marketing principles and practices
Works on assignments of low technical complexity
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Gaining (inferred as gaining relevant skills or experience based on context)

Responsibilities

Develops skill and knowledge in conducting market research and networking to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape
Learns to create and execute marketing campaigns across various channels, including digital, print, and social media
Participates in engaging with existing and prospective new customers to build relationships to achieve the division’s targeted profit goals
Assists in creating compelling marketing content, including blog posts, social media updates, newsletters, and promotional materials
Learns to monitor and analyze the performance of marketing activities and campaigns, including tracking statistics on prospect lists, hit ratios, business retention and new business production
May assist in supporting underwriting in fact gathering, underwriting, and pricing of renewals
May assist in preparing reports to analyze and develop existing business profile/mix and the quality and quantity of new business
Develops skills to promote additional coverage/programs to existing accounts and achieve premium development and retention/persistency goals
May assist with coordinating/transferring books of business and ongoing contract management
Performs other duties as assigned

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Business Development Trainee role?

The role will be based in the Richfield, Ohio office.

When does the Ignition Graduate Development Program take place?

The program is taking place in June 2026.

What are the key responsibilities for the Business Development Trainee?

Responsibilities include conducting market research and networking, creating and executing marketing campaigns, engaging with customers to build relationships, assisting in marketing content creation, and monitoring campaign performance.

What is the company culture like at National Interstate?

The company values integrity, transparency, fairness, accountability, empowerment, and collaboration, fostering an engaging and driven team environment where diverse backgrounds contribute to business results and employees feel included and empowered.

What is the salary for the Business Development Trainee position?

This information is not specified in the job description.