Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1025) - Direct Auto

Direct Auto Insurance; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Pension

Job summary

National General Holdings Corp. in Memphis seeks a Direct Sales Agent Specialist to grow the book of business by selling auto, home, and niche insurance products directly to customers via in-person and phone conversations.

The role emphasizes understanding customer needs, building relationships, and delivering tailored solutions through local partnerships and referrals. No formal license is required at start, with licensure supported within 90 days.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in sales or customer-facing roles.
• P&C licensing (Preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals through new business, cross-sell, and retention.
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline, including local lead generation and referrals.
• Develop relationships within the community to support business growth.
• Conduct outbound prospecting and follow-ups to convert opportunities into sales.
• Partner with leadership to support sales and local marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed on products, underwriting guidelines, and market competition.
• Deliver results aligned with performance standards, compliance requirements, and customer experience expectations.

Skills

Active Learning

Active Listening

Adaptability

Communication

Customer Service

Sales

Persuasion

Time Management

Relationship Building

Job description

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers.

Job Description

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist is responsible for driving profitable growth by generating new business, cross-selling existing customers, and building lasting relationships. This role focuses on understanding customer needs, delivering tailored solutions, and maintaining a strong book of business.

This role sells to local customers both in person and over the phone, while driving growth through community involvement, relationship building, and outside marketing efforts.

Skills

Active Learning, Active Listening, Adaptability, Business Integrity, Business Rules, Communication, Cooperation, Customer Care, Customer Relationships, Customer Sales, Customer Service, High Reliability, Office Administration, Persuasion, Proactive Learning, Professional Integrity, Researching, Sales, Social Orientation, Timeline Management, Time Management

Compensation

As a Direct Sales Agent Specialist, you will:

• Achieve sales goals through new business, cross-sell, and retention
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline, including local lead generation and referrals
• Develop relationships within the community (e.g., dealerships, events, local partners) to support business growth
• Conduct outbound prospecting and follow-ups to convert opportunities into sales
• Partner with leadership to support sales and local marketing initiatives
• Stay informed on products, underwriting guidelines, and market competition
• Deliver results aligned with performance standards, compliance requirements, and customer experience expectations

What makes Direct Auto Insurance unique?

Day 1 Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pension & so much more
• 20 PTO Days per year & 6 Paid Holidays
• Ability to sell a multitude of industry-leading products through retail stores and phone
• Entrepreneurial, performance-based, and results-focused culture
• Multi-tiered and comprehensive paid training program
• Base hourly rate plus uncapped monthly incentive

Minimum Qualifications

• 0 – 2 years of experience
• P&C licensing (Preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

It is the Company’s policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee’s ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.

National General Holdings Corp., a member of the Allstate family of companies, is headquartered in New York City. National General traces its roots to 1939, has a financial strength rating of A– (excellent) from A.M. Best, and provides personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, motorcycle, supplemental health, and other niche insurance products. We are a specialty personal lines insurance holding company. Through our subsidiaries, we provide a variety of insurance products, including personal and commercial automobile, homeowners, umbrella, recreational vehicle, supplemental health, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Companies & Partners

• Direct General Auto & Life
• Personal Express Insurance
• Century-National Insurance
• ABC Insurance Agencies
• NatGen Preferred
• NatGen Premier
• Seattle Specialty
• National General Lender Services
• ARS
• RAC Insurance Partners
• Mountain Valley Indemnity
• New Jersey Skylands
• Adirondack Insurance Exchange
• VelaPoint
• Quotit
• HealthCompare
• AHCP
• NHIC
• Healthcare Solutions Team
• North Star Marketing
• Euro Accident

Benefits

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at [phone].

Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

When working from home, you must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, along with appropriate desk and seating. Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.