Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1615)

Allstate Insurance Company; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Tuition Reimbursement

20 PTO Days & 6 Paid Holidays

Paid Training Program

Connectivity reimbursement for remote work

Job summary

Allstate Insurance Company in Melbourne, Florida is hiring a Direct Sales Agent Specialist responsible for driving new business sales and understanding customer needs.

This role requires generating new customers and cross-selling existing products while also maintaining a book of business. Candidates should have 0-2 years of experience and will be expected to attain necessary licensing within 90 days. The position offers a base hourly rate plus incentives.

Qualifications

• 0 – 2 years of experience.
• P&C licensing preferred or must attain required licensure within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business sales and understand customer needs.
• Generate new customers and cross-sell existing ones.
• Build and retain a book of business.
• Market products outside of the office.
• Initiate outbound calling to target customer base.

Skills

Active Learning

Active Listening

Persuasion

Customer Service

Time Management

Job description

Job Description

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 the book of business within the market/retail location. The role attracts and generates new customers, cross‑sell existing customers, and supports product offerings including Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance. Sales are made to walk‑in customers, and the agent 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.

Benefits

• 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!

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.

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 (natural market) to continually build a sales pipeline, as well as an active physical presence in your own community to build multiple centers of influence/referral sources (car dealerships, local events, community organizations, etc.).
• Initiates outbound calling to established target customer base for product offerings.
• Monitors key competitors in the local market area and suggests initiatives that could improve the company’s position in the marketplace.
• Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals.
• Delivers optimal results within appropriate metrics, including quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, customer satisfaction and financial performance, including compliance with all rules, procedures, and standards consistent with the manager’s supervision.
• Understands, promotes, and remains current on company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos related to changes in company policies and procedures.
• Receives customer payments, issues receipts and verifies reports of receipts for cash drawers.

Skills

Active Learning, Active Listening, Adaptability, Business Integrity, Business Rules, Communication, Cooperation, Customer Service, High Reliability, Persuasion, Professional Integrity, Sales, Social Orientation, Time Management

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law.