Commercial Insurance Sales Pro – Grow Your Book

First State Insurance Agency Southwest; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick time

Holidays

Long-term disability coverage

401(k) retirement plan with up to 5%

Profit-sharing opportunities

Bonuses

Job summary

First State Insurance Agency Southwest is seeking a driven Insurance Sales Agent to grow our commercial insurance book of business in Sioux Falls, SD. This role focuses on commercial lines sales with opportunities in farm and personal lines while maintaining strong client relationships.

The position emphasizes prospecting, closing deals, and building a long-term book of business with support from an established independent agency and multiple carrier options.

Qualifications

• Experience in insurance sales or related field preferred.
• Able to obtain and maintain state insurance licenses.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and manage a sales pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect and generate new commercial insurance opportunities.
• Conduct in-person and field sales appointments with business owners and decision-makers.
• Identify client risks and coverage gaps and present tailored insurance solutions.
• Cross-sell additional lines of coverage to existing clients.
• Consistently meet or exceed weekly, monthly, and annual production goals.
• Build and manage a personal pipeline of prospects and opportunities.
• Manage accounts from quote to bind and through renewal.
• Assist with policy changes, renewals, and coverage reviews.
• Follow up with prospects and clients to close open opportunities.
• Resolve client concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain accurate documentation of sales activity and client interactions.
• Participate in networking, prospecting, and community events.
• Represent the agency at trade shows, seminars, and local events.
• Build your personal brand while promoting First State Insurance Agency Southwest.
• Learn agency systems, carrier guidelines, and insurance products.
• Attend required training and continuing education.
• Operate in compliance with all agency, carrier, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Prospecting

Sales

Communication

Relationship-building

Negotiation

Licensing

Self-motivation

Bilingual

Job description

First State Insurance Agency Southwest is seeking a driven Insurance Sales Agent to grow our commercial insurance book of business in Sioux Falls, SD. This role focuses on commercial lines sales with opportunities in farm and personal lines while maintaining strong client relationships.

The position emphasizes prospecting, closing deals, and building a long-term book of business with support from an established independent agency and multiple carrier options.