Entry Level Insurance Sales Role

Strunk Agency - Farm Bureau Insurance; Marysville (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Company parties

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A local insurance agency in Marysville, MI, is seeking a highly motivated Sales Representative to generate leads, attract new clients, and close deals. The role includes building rapport with customers, implementing sales strategies, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have strong negotiation and customer service skills, be people-oriented, and hold a high school diploma. This position offers competitive salary and numerous benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, some college preferred.
• Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willing to obtain applicable state insurance licenses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Positive attitude and persistence required.
• People-oriented approach in developing client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport and build relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Create and implement an effective sales strategy.
• Document all leads, sales, and customer interactions in CRM.
• Use best practices in negotiation and sales techniques to close sales.
• Identify and qualify insurance opportunities with clients.
• Maintain excellent relationships with clients through follow-up and support.
• Prospect for new clients and network to win back existing ones.
• Support clients for renewal and retention efforts.
• Collaborate with team members and mentor staff.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Sales strategy development

Education

High school diploma

Some college preferred

Job description

Benefits

• Life insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Schedule
• Group Health/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Competitive Compensation
• Professional Development
• Job Stability in a Growing Industry
• Career Growth Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Sales Representative to join our team. In this role, you will generate leads, attract new clients, and close deals. Your responsibilities will include building rapport with new and existing customers, evaluating their needs, and negotiating successful deals. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality, exceptional customer service and negotiation skills, and a strong desire to close deals.

Responsibilities

• Develop rapport and build relationships with existing and potential customers
• Create and implement an effective sales strategy
• Document all leads, sales, and customer interactions in customer relationship management (CRM) program
• Use best practices in negotiation and sales techniques to close sales
• Identify, qualify, and develop personal and commercial insurance opportunities with new and existing clients in person, online, by phone, and through written communication.
• Foster and maintain excellent relationships with clients and prospects through regular follow-up, accurate and timely quotations, and general account support. Anticipate, respond to, and follow up on all existing client needs.
• Actively prospect round accounts and solicit increases in existing client coverage as well as network for new clients, including win backs.
• Support and prepare clients for renewal and retention and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with team members, mentor staff, provide expertise and answer questions, and participate in formal and informal meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, some college preferred
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a source of reliable transportation
• Willing to obtain applicable state insurance licenses
• Excellent negotiation and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude and ability to be persistent
• Be people-oriented, customer-focused, and professionally assertive in developing new client relationships and servicing existing clients.