Inside Sales Representative - Insurance

Paychex; City of Rochester (NY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off for volunteerism

Job summary

Paychex in Rochester, NY is seeking an Insurance Inside Sales Representative to manage the sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals remotely. The role requires strong sales and communication skills while engaging clients primarily through phone and email.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma with relevant sales experience, must be eligible for insurance licensing, and is expected to meet sales targets effectively. Paychex offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant sales/sales management experience.
• Eligible for necessary insurance licensing in all 50 states.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Engage with customers via phone and email to meet sales targets.
• Conduct outbound prospecting and follow up on marketing leads.

Skills

Sales skills

Communication skills

Technical skills

Education

H.S. Diploma in Business or related discipline

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related discipline

Job description

Imagine Your Future with Us! Since 1971, Paychex has been at the forefront of simplifying HR, payroll, and benefits for American businesses. Our digital HR technology and advisory solutions cater to the changing needs of employers and their employees. With our award-winning training and endless opportunities for growth and development, you can build a lifelong career with us. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive and innovative culture. Our leaders are here to support your career journey; they and our dedicated employees embody the values that drive us to support each other, our clients, and our communities. Join us to pursue your passion and unleash your potential.

Overview

Insurance Inside Sales Representatives are responsible for prospecting clients remotely and managing the entire sales cycle from within our Insurance Inside Sales Hub. They engage with customers via phone, email, or other virtual channels to effectively close deals and meet sales targets. This role exclusively sells for the Paychex Insurance Agency Organization.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting, qualifying, demonstrating and closing business to achieve quota.
• Identify client needs and present Paychex solutions to key stakeholders and decision-makers through virtual interactions.
• Scheduling appointments with referral sources to secure referrals to end users.
• Conduct outbound prospecting via cold calls, emails, and social engagements, and follow up on marketing leads, to qualify opportunities and generate pipeline.
• Performs insurance needs analysis for clients to provide solutions to insurance and benefit needs.
• Use technology tools to accurately track activities and forecasts.
• Collect data to support underwriting process, close sales.
• Projecting a positive image in representing the company to clients and the community.
• Writes and processes sales contracts in a professional manner and by HRS operation guidelines.
• Continually develop technical, competitive, and sales skills knowledge to effectively represent an Insurance sales organization.
• May be required to travel for purposes of attending Conference, training sessions, and/or area regional or national meetings
• Must be available to work in office in Rochester, NY

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma in Business or related discipline - Required
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related discipline - Preferred
• 2 years of experience in Relevant sales/sales management experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• This role requires you to be eligible for applicable insurance licensing in all 50 states, which may involve an enhanced background check. If you are not currently licensed, you will be required to obtain the necessary insurance license(s) within 90 calendar days of your official start date. Failure to obtain the required license(s) within 90 days of your start date and to maintain eligibility throughout the duration of your employment may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of employment. Paychex Insurance Agency, Inc. (PIA) will cover the cost of up to two (2) attempts to pass a state insurance licensing exam including exam materials and testing fee. The cost of any additional attempts will be at the expense of the individual employee. If an individual is hired by PIA with an active and current license(s), that employee will be responsible for the timely updating and/or verifying of any changes that may have occurred with their state license(s) prior to their start date at PIA. This includes any state of residence changes, e-mail changes, mailing address changes or name changes. - Required

Compensation

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share that the compensation range for this position is typically $45,000- $90,000. This range includes BOTH base pay plus commissions but does not consider other components that make up the total rewards package for the position. If you are hired at Paychex, your overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Live the Paychex Values

• Act with uncompromising integrity.
• Provide outstanding service and build trusted relationships.
• Drive innovation in our products and services and continually improve our processes.
• Work in partnership and support each other.
• Be personally accountable and deliver on commitments.
• Treat each other with respect and dignity.

What's in it for you?

• We value your well-being: We provide over 21 comprehensive rewards, including medical coverage, virtual wellness classes, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) + employer match, adoption assistance, financial assistance, and much more.
• We value your time: From paid time off to company holidays, culture days, and comprehensive work-life balance programs, we will ensure you have the flexibility you need to be your best.
• We value your development: Our award-winning training and development programs empower our employees with ongoing learning opportunities to give you the building blocks to grow your career.
• We value your perspective: Our company culture reflects the diversity of our employees. We want you to be you and your voice to be heard.
• We value our communities: We offer paid time off for volunteerism and promote many company-wide and local initiatives that benefit organizations you care about.

Not sure if you meet every requirement?

At Paychex, we know that great talent comes in many forms. If you're passionate about the role but don't check every box, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the right fit - either for this position or another opportunity with us.

Paychex is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated fairly and evaluated based on their qualifications, experience, and merit. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination in employment.