Insurance Sales Agent - Columbia

Auto Club Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Club Services in Greenville, SC seeks a full-time sales professional to sell insurance and financial solutions through in-branch and community engagement. You’ll build relationships, assess client needs, and drive revenue with base pay plus incentives, supported by training and resources.

Candidates should hold state property & casualty and life/health licenses (or be able to obtain within 90 days), have 1+ year of customer-facing experience, and enjoy a fast-paced environment with

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year of customer-facing experience in a fast-paced computer automated business environment.
• Insurance experience is helpful—but not required.
• We provide training to help you get licensed and confident in the role.

Responsibilities

• Own the sale and ongoing service of insurance products, memberships, and financial products within the branch; uncover customer needs, generate new business, retain existing clients, and meet sales targets.
• Conduct insurance reviews to assess risk, identify coverage gaps, and quote, bind, and issue policies in line with guidelines.
• Build and maintain strong rapport with members and clients, respond to inquiries with professionalism and urgency, and support customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Actively engage in local branch and community events to prospect, expand referral networks, and identify cross-sell opportunities.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Networking

Communication

CRM

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type:

Full time

Exempt/Non Exempt:

Hourly

Job Description:

This is a relationship driven sales role with long-term income potential through commission. We know building a client base takes time, which is why we offer ramp-up earnings support during your first months as you grow your pipeline and book of business

$5,000 New Agent Ramp-up Incentive

This supports your transition by providing additional income as you develop your pipeline and build a strong foundation for long-term success

If you enjoy helping people, building relationships, and earning more through performance, we'll provide the training, tools, and support to help you succeed

Success in this role comes from:

• Consistent outreach
• Proactive engagement with prospective clients
• Strong follow-up
• Community networking
• Building trust with clients

Location Details:

AAA Car Care Center, 2 Tanner Rd, Greenville, SC 29607

Position Schedule / Shift:

Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 6:00 pm (Possible Rotating Saturdays 9:00am - 1:00pm)

Position Summary

Full-time | W‑2 | Base Pay + Incentives + Full Benefits Join a fast-paced branch where you'll grow your sales career by helping customers find the right insurance and financial solutions. Build meaningful relationships, uncover new opportunities, and drive business through community engagement and referrals-all while earning rewards for your success

Key Responsibilities

Sales, Retention & Revenue Growth: Own the sale and ongoing service of ACG‑branded and brokered insurance products, memberships, and financial products within a high‑traffic ACG branch; uncover customer needs, generate new business, retain existing clients, grow ACG's insurance portfolio, overcome objections, negotiate effectively, close sales, and meet or exceed individual sales targets and incentive plan expectations. Insurance Reviews & Policy Execution: Conduct comprehensive insurance reviews to assess risk, identify coverage gaps, recommend appropriate solutions, and quote, bind, and issue policies in accordance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements. Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong rapport with members and clients, respond to inquiries with professionalism and urgency, and support high customer satisfaction, loyalty, and trust in the AAA brand. Prospecting, Community Engagement & Referrals: Actively engage in local branch and community events to prospect, expand referral networks, develop new business opportunities, and identify cross‑sell and referral opportunities into Travel and Financial Services to maximize overall member value.

Required Qualifications:

• Active State Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license
• Active State Life and Health Insurance Sales license, or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments required for selling and/or servicing Auto Club Group Membership products.
• Obtain Health and Accident licenses and appointments where applicable as deemed necessary and within a time frame established by the Business Unit.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year(s) of customer-facing experience in a fast-paced computer automated business environment (i.e., financial/banking)
• Insurance experience is helpful-but not required.
• We provide training to help you get licensed and confident in the role

Experience That Sets You Up for Success

• Sales Execution & Pipeline Management: Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and close sales opportunities, including disciplined lead tracking, follow‑up, pipeline management, and accountability for achieving and exceeding performance goals.
• Consultative Selling & Customer Discovery: Apply consultative selling techniques supported by deep product knowledge, strong listening skills, and the ability to quickly assess customer needs, identify coverage gaps, recommend appropriate solutions, and deliver tailored value.
• Prospecting & Business Development: Proven ability to generate new opportunities through referrals, outbound activity, networking, and other business‑development efforts.
• Communication & Customer Mindset: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer‑first mindset and confidence in guiding sales conversations.
• Sales Technology & Tools: Proficient in leveraging technology to support sales execution, including CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.

Work Environment

Work in a temperature controlled AAA branch location Ability to work varied hours, including possible weekends Some travel to local events may be required

Compensation & Benefits Overview

ACG complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding required benefits (including PTO, paid sick leave, etc.).

Deeper Dive into Pay & Incentives

Build a rewarding sales career with the stability of base pay, performance-based earning potential, and support to grow, with additional career path options available if entrepreneurship is part of your long-term goals. Base pay