Account Specialist

001 Sentry Insurance Company; Texas; Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Flexibility

Dining on Us

Sentry University and tuition Reimb.

Comprehensive Benefits: medical,.dent,

Paid Time Off and Volunteer Time Off

401(k) company match up to 8%

Job summary

Sentry is seeking an Account Specialist to act as the primary contact for designated producers, customers, and agents within the territory, delivering proactive service and building strong relationships.

Based in El Paso, TX, this role follows a hybrid work model and requires an Associate degree or equivalent experience plus 2+ years in related work. A Property & Casualty license is required or must be obtained within 120 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Property & Casualty license required; if not licensed, must obtain within 120 days of hire.
• Prior Commercial Lines insurance experience is desired with knowledge of underwriting guidelines.
• Ability to interpret and apply internal practices and underwriting guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary point of contact for designated producers, customers, and agents within the territory.
• Partner with producers to service existing book and identify opportunities for partner placement.
• Make detailed decisions and understand business risks and consequences.
• Manage all service-related items: calls, emails, and faxes regarding service needs.
• Provide proactive service on quotes, renewals, policy changes, billing, and audits.
• Create new and renewal applications for smaller businesses.
• Act as liaison between sales, underwriting, and customers to gather underwriting requirements.

Skills

Relationship building

Customer service

Time management

Communication

Education

Associate degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This role will work standard hours of Monday - Friday from 9 AM - 5:30 PM MST. This role will follow Sentry's hybrid work model and will be based out of our El Paso, TX office. As an Account Specialist with Sentry, you'll serve as a relationship builder to customers and internal partners to develop positive relationships with assigned accounts or regions.

What You'll Do

• Serve as primary point of contact and resource for designated producer(s), customers, and/or agents within the territory. Act as a relationship builder by using a combination of soft skills to connect with internal teams, customers and agents to form positive relationships
• Partners with producers to service existing book and identify opportunities for partner placement agency (Parker Stevens Agency or Hortica Brokerage)
• Makes detailed decisions, and understands business risks and consequences of them
• Serve as primary point of contact and owner of all service-related items, such as incoming customer calls, emails, and faxes regarding service needs, changes, questions, and problems
• Provide proactive service needs to ensure completion, including quotes, renewals, policy changes, urgent recommendations, billing, and audits
• Creates new and renewal applications to these smaller businesses
• Act as a relationship builder and liaison between sales producer, underwriting, other internal departments, and/or customers or agents in gathering of underwriting requirements and customer documents/signatures

What it Takes

• Associate degree or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of related work experience
• Property & Casualty License required; if not currently licensed, must obtain within 120 days of hire
• Prior Commercial Lines insurance experience desired with knowledge of Commercial Lines products and/or underwriting guidelines
• Ability to interpret and apply internal practices, commercial insurance concepts and underwriting guidelines
• Ability to work independently and able to manage individual time among competing priorities
• Ability to travel on a limited basis to attend team meetings and/or to meet prospects or current customers
• Strong PC skills and ability to quickly learn a variety of software applications
• Composure, strong customer service skills and ability to build and maintain relationships is key
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced work environment and work independently with little direction

Here is what you can look forward to as part of our team: At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. We're committed to supporting the whole you, which is why we offer a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally.

Benefits

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the best of both worlds. With optional work from home on Mondays and Fridays and join your team in the office Tuesday through Thursday to collaborate and learn. We provide the technology and tools you need for both your office and home workspace from day one.
• Dining on Us: Depending on your location, we may provide a stipend that can be used at our on-site cafeteria or a meal allowance to keep you fueled.
• Continuous Learning: Unlock your potential through Sentry University and take advantage of our tuition reimbursement program.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We support your whole self with group medical, dental, and vision insurance along with parental leave, pet insurance, caregiver leave, and wellness resources. Options for HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA are available.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy your generous Paid Time Off allowance to rest and take advantage of paid Volunteer Time Off to support your community.
• Investing in Your Future: We're committed to your long-term financial well-being. We offer a 100% company match on the first 8% you contribute to your 401(k) each pay period, and those funds vest immediately.
• Giving Back: Through the Sentry Foundation, we're proud to support the United Way and make a difference in our communities.

Why Join Sentry?

At Sentry, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We're proud to be recognized for the culture we've built, earning spots on Forbes’ lists for America's Best Midsize Employers and Best Employers for New Grads, as well as Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women and Diversity. These honors reflect our commitment to your professional satisfaction and growth.

Building on a Legacy

Our future is bright, but it's anchored in a long history of stability. Since our founding in 1904, we've dedicated ourselves to helping businesses protect their futures. That trust has made us one of the largest and most financially stable mutual insurance companies in the U.S. We're proud to have maintained an A+ rating from A.M. Best, the industry’s leading authority, for over 30 years.

Your Career, Our Community

Whether you're working at our headquarters in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, or one of our many offices across the country, you'll find a challenging and rewarding environment. Explore the Our Teams tab on our Career Page to see the diverse career paths we offer, with a focus on ongoing development and professional growth. Ready to own your future? Join us at Sentry, opportunities await!

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation. Our associates are the most important part of our company. We became one of the most financially strong mutual insurance companies in the U.S. by striving to provide the best possible service to our business customers. We do this by having conversations, forming relationships, and getting to know the people we work with and their businesses. We make that same commitment to our associates. When you join Sentry, we don't just want you to perform tasks each day. We want you to enjoy your time with us. You're in the driver's seat of your career path here-sharing feedback, creating goals, accessing professional development resources, and identifying how you can contribute to both your success and the success of the company. Yes, we work hard. But we work with the purpose of helping others, and with the understanding that there's more to work. We invite you to learn more about us. You'll find we're much more than insurance.