Agency Sales Manager II

Davita Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentry is seeking an Agency Sales Manager based in Houston to oversee agency sales in East and Southeast Texas. The role involves building relationships and achieving sales objectives in the non-standard auto and powersports insurance market. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment and generous benefits, including a company car, tuition reimbursement, and 401(K) matching.

Benefits

Company car and gas card

Cell phone stipend

401(K) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement program

Generous Paid-Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance

Employee Assistance programs

Sentry Foundation gift matching

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the insurance industry, preferably with non-standard auto or powersports.
• Exceptional sales experience and communication skills.
• Ability to travel up to 4 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agency sales in East and Southeast Texas.
• Develop profitable business relationships.
• Select and manage agency partnerships.

Skills

Sales techniques

Human relations

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Sentry is seeking a motivated self-starter who has strong organizational skills to join our Agency Sales Team! In this role, you will be responsible for agency selection through identification of qualified agency partnerships for our non-standard auto and powersports Personal Lines Insurance. If you are in the Houston or San Antonio, TX area and have the passion to unleash your talent and the drive to build new relationships, this is a great opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

As the Agency Sales Manager you will be responsible for implementing plans to contribute to the achievement of agency produced sales, premium and loss ratio objectives. In addition, you'll:

• Oversee agency sales in East and Southeast Texas

• Develop rapport to develop profitable business

• Provide comprehensive sales expertise to agents to increase production

• Develop new and enhance existing agent premium sources to achieve sales and premium objectives

• Oversee agency selection, suspension, and terminations

What it Takes

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience

• 2+ years of related work experience in the insurance industry, with familiarity of non-standard auto, motorcycle or powersports products

• Sales experience and knowledge of professional sales techniques

• Effective human relations and communication skills

• Ability to meet travel requirements of this job - The expectation during normal operations in this position will be up to 4 days a week travel within your territory with overnight travel required when necessary.

• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and valid driver's license

• Spanish Bilingual highly preferred

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.

• Company car and gas card

• Cell phone stipend

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

About Sentry

We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!

Casey Van Der Geest

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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.