entry level sales agent

Government Employees Insurance Company; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

GEICO Local Office - Batavia is seeking an Insurance Sales/Service Agent to join a dynamic team handling real-time, internet-generated leads for Auto, Renters, Home and other lines. You will quote prices, present options, and educate clients on coverage while delivering exceptional service.

The role emphasizes a competitive spirit, high-energy phone work, and the ability to manage multiple quoting systems. Training to obtain NY licenses is provided, with mentorship and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to sell and quote automotive and personal lines.
• Strong customer service focus with excellent communication.
• Willingness to learn and develop NY insurance licenses.
• Comfort with number crunching and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Learn GEICO products and selling benefits.
• Quote prices and present options to clients.
• Sell Auto and other personal lines with excellent service.
• Educate clients on Auto, Home, Cycle and Renters insurance.
• Serve existing accounts and advise customers to make informed decisions.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities during calls.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Phone-based sales

Typing 40 wpm

Multi-tasking

Job description

At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities. Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive through relentless innovation to exceed our customers’ expectations while making a real impact for our company through our shared purpose. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported and proud to work here. That’s why we offer The GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards and Great Careers.

Insurance Sales/Service Agent Join the GEICO Local Office - Batavia Sales Team and start building your tomorrow! GEICO has an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a long-term and rewarding career in the Insurance industry. We're looking for hardworking and dedicated Property and Casualty Insurance Sales Agents to work real time, internet generated leads in our GEICO Local Office. Our office works year-round to grow and retain clients who entrust their Auto, Renters, Home and other lines of insurance to us. Our office is always buzzing with high energy and a friendly yet competitive environment.

The ideal candidate is someone interested in :

• Learning the basics of GEICO insurance products and how to sell our benefits to potential customers.
• Quoting prices and providing different options to each client.
• Making licensed sales of Auto insurance and other personal lines of insurance products while providing extraordinary customer service
• Educating clients on Auto, Home, Cycle and Renter's insurance.
• Servicing existing accounts and ensuring customers make buying decisions based with the right amount of knowledge based on their individual situation
• Identify cross-selling opportunities during retention calls

A successful candidate needs:

• a competitive spirit, with a passion to excel and willingness to learn.
• to be aware up to 75% of your day will be on the phone, with a high-energy personality and a love of working with people is a must.
• A knack for remembering data, processes and details.
• A talent for dealing with a variety of customers.
• Strong computer skills to learn and work within multiple quoting systems (must be able to type at least 40 wpm)
• Punctual with the ability to stay and work a quote to its completion.
• Long-term opportunity to grow with an established National company with an outstanding reputation.
• Training to acquire the necessary licenses and courses to sell Insurance in the State of NY.
• Mentorship from an experienced agent with an interest in your success.
• Professional office setting with supportive colleagues.
• Team atmosphere with assigned mentors and support from multiple resources
• Negotiable base pay with monthly bonuses and incentive opportunities.

Annual Salary The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations. At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.