Inside Sales Representative - (California)

Solara Specialty Insurance Solutions; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Windward Risk Managers is seeking an Inside Sales Representative to drive sales development with assigned agencies. The ISR will provide training and support on WRM systems and resources to help agencies sell WRM products, across markets and states.

The role may require non-standard hours and a California residence, with a focus on outbound activity, quotes, and collaboration with the Sales Development Managers.

Qualifications

• CA Property and Casualty license is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years’ homeowners insurance industry experience in agency or carrier sales.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and support to assigned agencies to facilitate sales of WRM insurance products.
• Assist with sales campaigns as assigned.
• Provide concierge service for new business issues to high-performance agencies.
• Contact agencies when new market opportunities arise to increase quoting activity and applications.
• Complete quote data for agents to facilitate movement of books of business.
• Support the Sales Development Managers (SDM) with their agents as requested.
• May support CAT response efforts in the event of a storm.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Organization

Education

California Property and Casualty License

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Candidates must reside in California for this role ***

• Candidates must reside in California for this role ***

Position Summary

The Inside Sales Representative (ISR) is responsible for sales development efforts to assigned agencies. The ISR will provide training and support to agencies on use of WRM systems, tools, and resources to develop sales of WRM products. This position will support agencies in multiple markets and various states and may require non-standard hours.

Essential Functions

• Work with assigned agents by proactively providing support and training to facilitate sales of WRM insurance products.
• Assist with sales campaigns as assigned
• Provide concierge service for new business issues to specific high-performance agencies
• Contact agencies when new market opportunities arise to increase quoting activity and applications
• Complete quote data for agents to facilitate the move of books of business
• Support the Sales Development Managers (SDM) with their agents as requested
• May be asked to support the CAT response efforts in the event of a storm
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Why Windward Risk Managers

• Windward Risk Managers is proud to be recognized on Fortune's 2026 Best Medium Workplaces list, ranking #28 among the Top 100 companies
• 100% employer paid health insurance for employees
• Up to 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 3 weeks PTO to start + generous paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• Collaborative and growth focused culture

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• California Property and Casualty License Required
• High school diploma, or equivalent
• At least 2 years’ experience working in the homeowners insurance industry in an agency or carrier sales capacity.

Essential Skills

• Excellent customer service, communication and problem-solving skills required
• Self-motivated; detail oriented with the good organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook

Preferred Qualifications

• Agency experience, specifically related to working with home insurance sales and service

Due to current business and operational considerations, we currently hire employees residing in the following states at this time: AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, KY, MO, NC, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

Candidates must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future.

WRM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We take affirmative action to ensure that all employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.