What are the responsibilities and job description for the Safety Services Consultant position at Sentry Insurance?
We are currently seeking a safety professional that is technically proficient, self-motivated and results driven to fill an open position within our Northeast Shared Services division. You must be able to conduct comprehensive safety and risk management assessments, provide our Underwriting teams with a strong analytical opinion of risk to support our goal of profitable growth within variety of middle to large premium market segment for Dealerships, Construction, Manufacturing, Wholesale Trade, Retail, Commercial Real Estate and Service industries. In addition, the successful candidate will develop close relationships with our agents and policyholders, conducting selected safety seminars and training, to build the value-added service that Sentry is known for.
The ideal candidate's preferred location would be in the Western Massachusetts or Albany, New York area. We will consider exceptional candidates from neighboring states within the service territory. We are searching for an individual who is passionate about consulting on safety and risk management practices, can work from home, and has excellent organizational skills to effectively manage their territory.
Based on qualifications and experience, this position can be filled as a Safety Services Consultant II or a Safety Services Consultant Sr.
What You'll Do
The following are some of the responsibilities of the Regional Safety Services senior consultant position.
Conduct on-site risk evaluation surveys and complete detailed reports to assist our Underwriting groups with account acceptability.
Assist customers with development and implementation of safety polices programs and procedures specific to each account & loss exposure.
Provide advanced risk management and consultative services to assigned clients.
Conduct Job-site safety inspections and OSHA 10-hour seminars for our Regional construction line of business.
Maintain and demonstrate safety management and expertise in areas such as commercial property protection, general liability, product liability, fleet safety and employee safety.
Develop, coordinate, and conduct safety/risk management seminars and training programs for accounts to promote awareness and reduce claim frequency and severity.
Develop and execute service proposals and plans to qualified accounts.
What it Takes
Four-year degree within Safety is preferred
Emphasis in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, or Physical Sciences preferred
4-5 years of insurance safety consulting or safety work in a private industry (construction and manufacturing)
High level of independence, organization, and self-motivation to work from home
Experience in coordinating and servicing large or multi location accounts preferred
Knowledge of OSHA, ANSI, NFPA Standards, and DOT regulations
High level of verbal and written communication skills
Ability to learn use of specialized building valuation systems, diagramming and report software
Acceptable motor vehicle record for travel (50%) including overnight travel in some cases
Desire to pursue professionals Safety designations including CSP and/or other designations
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
Company vehicle with gas card
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program.
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time Off.
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Parental Leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Casey Van Der Geest
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.