Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1119) - Direct Auto

Allstate Insurance; Clinton (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking a Direct Sales Agent Specialist to drive new business sales and maintain customer relationships. The role involves selling various insurance products and providing exceptional customer service in Clinton, Mississippi. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for sales, a background in customer service, and must obtain the necessary licensing within 90 days. This position offers base compensation plus incentives.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

20 PTO Days and 6 Paid Holidays

Comprehensive paid training

Base hourly rate plus uncapped commissions

Qualifications

• 0 - 2 years of experience in sales or customer service.
• P&C licensing preferred or must obtain within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business sales and retain a profitable book of business.
• Attract and cross-sell to new customers while providing excellent service.
• Market products through community interactions and service in-office.

Skills

Sales closing

Customer service

Community engagement

Job description

Overview

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 (Direct Auto Insurance is an Allstate Business) is responsible for the profitable growth and attainment of business goals by driving new business sales and understanding customers' needs to build rapport and trust. This position drives sales and builds and retains their book of business within the market / retail location. This position is responsible for attracting and generating new customers and cross-selling existing customers, in support of our product offerings including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance. This role sells to walk-in customers, markets products outside of the office via marketing calls and in-person visits creating community relationships to promote continued growth and assists customers in the office.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business sales and retain a profitable book of business within the market/retail location.
• Attract and generate new customers and cross-sell existing customers in support of product offerings including Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance.
• Sell to walk-in customers and market products outside of the office via marketing calls and in-person visits to create community relationships for continued growth.
• Assist customers in the office and provide a high level of customer service to build rapport and trust.

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.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

• Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products.
• Meets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales, cross-sell / retention of customers.
• Leverages community contacts to continually build a sales pipeline and maintain an active physical presence in the community.
• Initiates outbound calling to established target customer base for product offerings.
• Monitors local market competitors and suggests initiatives to improve market position.
• Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals.
• Delivers optimal results within metrics such as quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, customer satisfaction, and financial performance, including compliance with all rules and standards.
• Understands and remains current on underwriting guidelines and company policies.
• Receives customer payments, issues receipts, and verifies reports of receipts for cash drawers.

Compensation

• Unlicensed Candidates: Base compensation: $17.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Licensed Candidates (Auto or P&C): Base compensation: $20.00 per hour, based on active license and minimum 6 months of P&C sales experience.
• Total Compensation: In addition to the base hourly rate, may include incentive pay such as commissions and bonuses, based on individual and team performance.

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.

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, lender-placed and other niche insurance products.

Benefits and EEO

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.

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. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at [phone].