Insurance Sales Agent - Columbia, SC

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Columbia (SC)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 70,000

Full time

24 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Incentives

Job summary

AAA Car Care Center in Columbia, SC, is hiring for a Full-time Insurance Sales & Service role. You will manage sales and ongoing service of insurance and financial products, build relationships, and drive business through community engagement and referrals.

The position offers base pay plus incentives and full benefits, with compensation reliant on performance and licensing where applicable.

Qualifications

Must have active state Property & Casualty license.
Active Life and Health license or obtain within 90 days of hire.
Eligibility for health and related licenses as required.

Responsibilities

Own sales and service of insurance products and financial solutions.
Conduct reviews to identify coverage gaps and quote policies.
Build rapport, respond promptly to inquiries, and support customer satisfaction.
Prospect locally, engage with community events, and develop referrals.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

CRM proficiency

Communication

Networking

Education

High School/GED

Insurance licensing (state Property & Casualty)

Insurance licensing (Life & Health)

Tools

CRM platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Schedule / Shift

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

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post. Full time. Exempt / Non Exempt: Hourly.

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 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.

Auto req ID

486933BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

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.

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