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Location: Overland Park, KS (Kansas City Metro) Employment Type: Full-time, In-Office Department: Independent Agency Salary: Top of Market Salary + equity Steadily is hiring a Business Development Manager in the Kansas City Metro area who is the very best at what they do. We’re rapidly expanding our Independent Agency channel and are seeking a talented Business Development Manager to help us take it to the next level. In this role, you’ll identify, engage, and onboard new independent partners—driving growth and strengthening our dynamic IA network. We are looking for gifted trainers with experience presenting to large groups. This is a full-time, in-office position based in Overland Park, KS. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Expand Steadily’s network of independent agency partners through inbound lead handling and outbound prospecting - Interview and screen potential agency partners to ensure Steadily’s standards for quality are met and exceeded - Drive strong agent productivity by establishing strong agency relationships and setting clear expectations upfront - Support the growth of our agency footprint through strategic outreach in target markets - Collaborate effectively and efficiently with cross-functional teams to define needs and determine priorities YOUR BACKGROUND - Experienced: You are a gifted salesperson with strong presentation skills and deep knowledge of the independent agency ecosystem - Insurance: You have a strong P&C insurance background and are comfortable discussing specific underwriting guidelines and principles - Digital: You are extremely tech savvy and know how to leverage data and technology to your advantage - Driven: You can handle important responsibilities and assignments with limited oversight. You aren’t afraid to work as hard as it takes to get the job done COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS - Top of Market Salary + Equity - 3 weeks PTO plus six federal holidays - Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HSA, FSA - 401K - Free snacks & regular team lunches LOCATION - Overland Park, KS - Steadily is building a workplace environment of team members who are passionate and excited to be together in person. Our office is in Overland Park, and is key to our fast-paced growth trajectory. WHY JOIN STEADILY - Good company. Our founders have three successful startups under their belt and have recruited a stellar team to match. - Top compensation. We pay at the top of the Kansas City market (see comp). - Growth opportunity: We’re an early-stage, fast-growing company where you’ll wear a lot of hats and shape product decisions. - Strong backing. We’re growing fast, we manage over $20 billion in risk, and we’re exceptionally well-funded. - Culture: Steadily boasts a very unique culture that our teammates love. We call it like we see it and we’re nothing if not candid. Plus, we love to have a good time. Check out our culture deck http://steadily.com/culture to learn what we’re all about. - Awards: Awards: We've been recognized both locally and nationally as a top place to work. Recently we were ranked 16th on Forbes' 2026 Best Startup Employers list https://www.forbes.com/lists/americas-best-startup-employers/, and 63rd on the prestigious Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list https://www.steadily.com/press/inc-5000. We've also been recognized as one of the Best Landlord Insurance Companies in 2026 by CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/select/best-landlord-insurance-companies/, a Top 2025 Startup in Newsweek https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-greatest-startup-workplaces-2025, in Investopedia's Best Landlord Insurance Companies https://www.investopedia.com/the-best-landlord-insurance-11705333, and we won Austin Business Journal's Best Places to Work in 2025 https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/c/best-places-to-work-austin-2025/35046/steadily-is-one-of-austins-best-places-to-work.html. We’re excited to meet you!
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$128,000 – $173,000/yr
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