Insurance Sales Agent - Wheaton, IL

AAA-The Auto Club Group; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 57,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off (PTO)

Company-sponsored Degree Program

Job summary

AAA-The Auto Club Group in Wheaton, Illinois is seeking an Insurance Sales Agent. This role includes selling ACG-branded insurance products and services while maintaining customer satisfaction and achieving sales targets. You'll enjoy competitive pay, a $2,500 signing bonus, and various benefits including medical and 401(k) matching.

Applicants must possess an active State Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license and have at least 1 year of customer-facing experience. Join us to build your career with unlimited commission potential and excellent growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Active State Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license.
• Active State Life Insurance Sales license or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• 1+ year(s) of customer-facing experience in a fast-paced, computer-automated business environment.

Responsibilities

• Sell and service ACG-branded and brokered insurance products.
• Meet or exceed sales targets as defined in the incentive plan.
• Build rapport to establish customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Skills

Sales skills

Consultative selling techniques

Customer focus

Proficiency with desktop systems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Job Type

Full time

Hourly (non‑exempt, overtime eligible)

Job Description

$2,500 Signing Bonus for new hires. Applicants must be new to the Auto Club Group (not applied in the last 180 days). A one‑year payback clause applies if employment is terminated before 12 months.

What We Offer

• Competitive base pay + uncapped commission + performance bonuses
• Average annual earnings $57,000–$87,000+
• Unlimited commission potential
• Elevated commission payout for the first 15 months
• Supplemental pay paid monthly
• Additional $200/week for months 0‑2, $150/week for months 3‑4, and $100/week for months 5‑6
• New Hire On‑Pace Bonus
• Non‑exempt (overtime eligible)

Benefits Packages

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) match
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off (PTO), company‑paid holidays, CEO days, and floating holidays
• Paid volunteer day annually
• Company‑sponsored Bachelors/Masters/Ph.D. Degree Program
• AAA Membership
• Discounts, perks, and rewards

What You’ll Do As An Insurance Sales Agent

• Sell and service ACG‑branded and brokered insurance products, memberships, and financial products at an ACG branch.
• Use sales techniques and product knowledge to identify customer‑specific needs, generate new sales, retain existing insureds, and grow ACG’s insurance book.
• Effectively overcome objections to close sales or retain insureds.
• Meet or exceed sales targets as defined in the incentive plan.
• Conduct insurance reviews, recommend products, quote, bind, and issue policies using provided tools and underwriting guidelines.
• Participate in local branch events to solicit new business and expand business networks.
• Build rapport to establish customer satisfaction, loyalty, and affinity to the AAA brand.
• Respond to customer inquiries and requests regarding insurance, membership, and financial products.
• Refer members to other applicable lines of business (e.g., Travel & Financial Services) when appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• Active State Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license
• Active State Life Insurance Sales license or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Must qualify for, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments for selling/servicing Auto Club Group Membership products.
• Obtain Health and Accident licenses and appointments as required within a specified timeframe.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

• 1+ year(s) of customer‑facing experience in a fast‑paced, computer‑automated business environment (e.g., financial/banking)

Success Criteria

• Strong sales skills and ability to develop, track, follow up on, and close leads.
• Consultative selling techniques and thorough product knowledge.
• Excellent prospecting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with strong customer focus.
• Ambition, motivation, and drive.
• Proficiency with desktop systems, including CRM and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to understand customer needs.

Work Environment

Works in a temperature‑controlled branch location. Ability to work irregular hours with possible weekend work. May travel to local branch events.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Regular and reliable attendance is essential. All applicants will be required to consent to a background and drug screen as required for the position.