YMI Insurance is seeking a dynamic and growth-minded individual to join our team as a Marketing & Sales Development Associate. This is a unique dual-role position designed for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in combining creativity with career growth in the insurance industry.

In this role, you’ll spend approximately 50% of your time managing digital marketing efforts and podcast coordination, and 50% actively learning the fundamentals of commercial insurance and sales. Over time, the position evolves into a full-time commercial insurance producer role—complete with training, mentorship, and licensure support.

Career Path Overview

Phase 1 – Marketing & Sales Foundation (Year 1)

• Lead YMI's digital presence and content development
• Coordinate production of the YMI Talking podcast, which features prominent Lehigh Valley business leaders
• Begin training in insurance concepts, client service, and commercial risk management
• Shadow experienced agents and participate in team sales activities

Phase 2 – Producer Development (Year 2 and Beyond)

• Earn your insurance license with agency support
• Build and manage your own book of business in commercial insurance
• Transition fully into a client-facing sales and advisory role
• Continue contributing to marketing strategy as a thought leader within the agency

Salary Range: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits

Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities

Flexible Schedule

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Parental Leave

Hands on Training

Mon-Fri Schedule

Career Growth Opportunities

Retirement Plan

Evenings Off

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree (or pursuing one) in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills—you’ll be working directly with business professionals and representing our brand
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with excellent time management
• A self-starter with the ability to take initiative and manage multiple priorities
• Interest in both digital marketing and a long-term career in insurance sales

Bonus Qualifications (Preferred, Not Required)

• Familiarity with social media scheduling platforms (e.g., Buffer, Later)
• Experience with Canva, podcast production tools, or CRM/email systems
• Exposure to Google Analytics or paid advertising platforms
• Ties to or interest in the Lehigh Valley business community

Marketing & Content Coordination (50%)

• Manage and grow YMI's social media channels with original, community-driven content
• Coordinate all logistics for the YMI Talking podcast:
• Set up and prep the podcast room
• Communicate with guests and manage scheduling
• Take episode notes and manage timely content delivery to our editor
• Maintain post-episode follow-up with featured guests
• Support content creation for campaigns, blog posts, email newsletters, and events
• Assist in tracking performance and engagement using tools like Google Analytics (training available)

Sales Training & Insurance Development (50%)

• Learn core concepts in personal and commercial insurance
• Participate in internal training sessions and mentorship meetings
• Shadow producers during client meetings and sales presentations
• Begin contributing to pipeline building and prospect research
• Prepare to pursue your insurance producer license (PA) with full support

At YMI Insurance we know that the only way to continue to provide our clients with the kind of service we're known for is to have a team that we can pride ourselves on. YMI is a well-established community pillar, founded in the Bethlehem and Stroudsburg, PA areas in 1955, and is an excellent place for anyone to further develop and enjoy their career in insurance. A career at YMI will allow you to work with clients on a more personal and detailed level, as well as getting to function within a small but committed team that values positivity and cooperation.