President, Alabama

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Provides leadership that is of a quality and nature that results in continued growth and profitability of the Alabama offices
• Creates a culture within the Alabama offices that supports and embraces IMA’s core values
• Values, understands, and promotes the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion among all IMA associates
• Partners with Sales and Sales leadership to recruit Producers; provides leadership and mentoring to Producers within Alabama market
• Responsible for ensuring proper staffing levels for service teams and units, including the ability to recruit and retain talent
• Responsible for developing and monitoring a budget and financial plan for Alabama which supports the overall financial goals of the organization
• Assists in building and maintaining relationships with prospects and clients, attending client meetings as needed or requested
• Serves as a liaison with internal and external organizations, trade associations, and related groups affecting the industry and the organization
• Works with Local and Corporate IMA leadership, National Practice Directors, and Producers to achieve office/corporate goals
• Works with Legal team to protect IMA’s interests and assets
• Provides mentoring to associates when requested or appropriate
• Embraces IMA culture and by actions inspires others to do the same
• Engages co-workers by learning about them personally (family, hobbies, life experiences)
• By actions, helps all associates recognize the value of being an associate of IMA

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS include but are not limited to:

• At least 10 years of similar or related experience
• Intermediate experience with MS Office products (specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, and Excel)
• Must attain and maintain relevant insurance licenses
• Preferred: attains and maintains professional designation (CPCU, CIC, ARM, etc.)
• Limited travel required (less than 25%)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix structure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to be clear, diplomatic, and persuasive
• Strong leadership skills

COMPETENCIES & TRAITS

• Business Acumen
• Building relationships
• Agility/Flexibility
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem Solving

Compensation & Benefits

Being a part of IMA has its benefits. When you become part of the IMA family, you become eligible to take part in our valuable benefits and rewards package designed to benefit you, your family, and your life. Our plans are cost-effective, convenient and provide progressive ways for staying healthy, protecting loved ones, pursuing financial security and living a full and balanced life. This role is eligible for the following:

Annual Performance Bonus, Stock Purchase, Medical Plans, Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, Family Assistance Program, FSA, HSA, Pre-Tax Parking Plan, 401(k), Life/AD&D, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Business Travel Accident, Identity Theft, Paid Time Off, Flexible Work Options, Paid Holidays, Sabbatical, Gift Matching, Well-Being Stipend, Personal and Professional Development. In addition to our robust benefits package, the final offer amounts will depend on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s geographic location, prior relevant experience, and their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

*These benefits do not apply to internship roles.

Why Join IMA?

We’ve built a reputation for putting our associates first

What if we told you that you could be an integral part of an entrepreneurial, expanding company, develop lasting relationships, earn competitive benefits, plus claim part ownership? It’s this unique ownership business model that makes working at IMA so appealing.

We work in teams. We sell in teams. We win and prosper as a team

We provide support systems and resources that enable each of our associates to focus on what they do best. And as an independent company based in the Midwest, we’re big enough to write business all over the world and small enough to implement your ideas quickly.

We are recognized nationally as a leader in our industry

• 2020-2023 Business Insurance Magazine Best Places to Work in Insurance
• 2023 Inc. Magazine’s Best Workplaces
• 2023 Denver Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
• 2022-2023 Connecticut Top Work Places
• 2021-2023 Inc. 5000’s List of Fastest Growing Companies
• 2019-2022 Civic 50 Colorado Honoree Recognizing 50 Most Community-Minded Companies
• 2022-2023 Kansas City Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 Charlotte Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 Los Angeles Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
• 2021-2023 The Salt Lake City Tribune Top Work Places
• 2021-2022 Puget Sound Business Journal’s Washington’s Best Workplaces
• 2021-2022 Wichita Business Journal’s Best Places to Work, #1 in extra-large category
• 2021 Dallas Business Journal’s Best Places to Work
• 2021 Alaska Journal of Commerce’s Best Workplaces in Alaska

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.

The IMA Financial Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The IMA Financial Group, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.