Brown & Brown - Profit Center Leader (Chicago)

Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Brown & Brown is seeking a Brown & Brown - Profit Center Leader (Chicago) to join our growing team in Chicago, IL! In this role, the Leader serves as the local market's sales and execution leader, driving revenue growth and fostering a high-performance culture. This role is accountable for leading by example—maintaining and growing a personal book of business—while coaching and inspiring producers to achieve aggressive growth goals. The Leader is deeply engaged in the local community, builds strong carrier and client relationships, and ensures seamless day-to-day execution of business priorities. This is not an administrative role; it is a front-line leadership position focused on market growth and team success. The ideal candidate brings proven experience leading an office and managing teams across all lines of business, along with 8+ years of progressive leadership experience within the insurance industry. How You Will Contribute: Maintain and actively grow a personal book of business ($750K–$1M+), demonstrating leadership through performance. Drive new business development and retention goals for the local market. Lead sales initiatives, producer coaching, and pipeline management to accelerate growth. Partner with producers on strategic opportunities and maintain relationships with Top 25 accounts. Cultivate strong local carrier relationships to support placement and negotiation strategies. Ensure flawless day-to-day execution of business goals, service standards, and client experience. Hold producers and sales leaders accountable for growth targets and training completion. Conduct regular sales meetings and performance reviews to maintain momentum. Partner with Market Leader on staffing decisions and strategic priorities aligned with growth. Champion a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture within the office. Skills & Experience to be Successful: Sales Leadership: Proven ability to drive new business and maintain a growing book. Leadership Presence: Inspires confidence and leads by example. Business Acumen: Understands market dynamics and growth levers. Relationship Building: Strong client, carrier, and internal team relationships. Talent Development: Skilled in coaching and building high-performing teams. Community Engagement: Active and visible in local market initiatives. Collaboration: Works closely with Market Leader and enterprise resources. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Personal Book Growth: Achieve annual growth targets for personal portfolio. New Business: Meet or exceed market new business goals. Retention: Maintain client retention above benchmarks. Producer Development: Drive producer performance and training compliance. Community Engagement: Participate in a minimum number of local initiatives annually. Carrier Relationships: Maintain strong local carrier partnerships Pay Range $275,000 - $325,000 Annual The pay range provided above is made in good faith and based on our lowest and highest annual salary or hourly rate paid for the role and takes into account years of experience required, geography, and/or budget for the role. Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including: Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more. Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates - not employees. We strive to attract people who are competitive, driven, and disciplined. Built on meritocracy, our unique company culture rewards self-starters and those who are committed to doing what is best for our customers. Founded in 1939 as a small, two-partner firm, Brown & Brown (NYSE: BRO) and our team of companies have grown into one of the world's largest insurance brokerages while staying true to our foundation of trust, resilience, and delivering results. With a team that is as connected locally as it is globally, our high-performing, highly collaborative team delivers innovative risk and insurance solutions. We look for individuals who embrace our culture, thrive in a collaborative environment, are driven to grow and succeed, and are committed to always doing what is right. With a unique culture built on integrity, superior capabilities and grit, we value teamwork, trust and courage. We think of ourselves as a team, so we have teammates—not employees, and leaders—not managers. Everything we do is about the greater "WE"—never "me." While diverse in abilities and experience, we are all connected through our core values, a commitment to our local communities and a shared mission—always doing what is best for our customers. If you are an existing Brown & Brown teammate, please click here to apply to a job on our internal career site.