Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1301)

National General Management Corp; Sanford (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Pension

20 PTO days per year

6 paid holidays

Training program

Job summary

National General is seeking a Direct Sales Agent Specialist to drive growth by acquiring new business, cross-selling existing customers, and maintaining a strong book of business. The role focuses on local, in-person and phone-based sales, community involvement, and partnerships to fuel expansion.

Responsibilities include building a robust pipeline, outbound prospecting, and collaborating with leadership on sales and local marketing initiatives, while staying current on products and underwriting

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience.
• 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 (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

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Business Integrity

Customer Relationships

Customer Service

Office Administration

Persuasion

Researching

Sales

Social Orientation

Time Management

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.

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

Compensation

Base compensation: $20.00 per hour

Total Compensation: In addition to the base hourly rate, total compensation for this role may include incentive pay, such as commissions and bonuses, based on individual and team performance.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Skills

• Active Learning
• Adaptability
• Business Integrity
• Customer Relationships
• Customer Service
• Office Administration
• Persuasion
• Researching
• Sales
• Social Orientation
• Time Management

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.

At Allstate, we work hard to help people live a good life every day. Allstaters are dedicated to serving clients, customers, and communities, which allows employees to find meaning and value in their work. Allstate offers an environment that fosters innovative thinking where you’ll be able to explore your ideas and feel proud of the work you do. Allstate helps protect nearly 16 million households with auto, home, life, and retirement products.

We want every professional connected to Allstate to be committed to giving our customers the best and that means finding the best talent.

About Us

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.