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Business Development Trainee

United States, Richfield, Ohio · Job Posted January 24, 2026
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Business Development Trainee role within the 2026 Graduate Development Program (Ignition) at National Interstate Insurance. The program is a month-long cohort that equips recent graduates with a comprehensive understanding of the business through a blend of instructor-led, self-paced, and hands-on training. Participants gain a strong understanding of the business model, value proposition, and how individual roles impact the organization while becoming immersed in the company culture.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field or equivalent experience
  • Developing understanding of marketing principles and practices
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Gaining proficiency in marketing software and tools, such as CRM systems, email marketing platforms, and social media management tools
  • Demonstrates foundational analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Position may require day and overnight travel (10-20%) to visit agents, brokers, or clients
  • Uses communication skills to build excellent customer relationships and to provide opportunities for marketing products and services

What we offer

  • medical, dental, and vision plans starting on day one
  • PTO
  • paid holidays
  • commuter benefits
  • an employee stock purchase plan
  • education reimbursement
  • paid parental leave/adoption assistance
  • a 401(k) plan with company match
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