Insurance Sales Associate

Comparion Insurance Agency; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Comparion Insurance Agency is hiring an Insurance Sales Associate in Rochester, NY. The position involves supporting a Sales Agent in new business sales and customer retention. Responsibilities include utilizing consultative sales techniques and identifying cross-selling opportunities while maintaining a strong local network.

The ideal candidate should possess a High School Diploma, relevant sales experience, and strong communication skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports employees' life and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of relevant sales experience preferred.
• Ability to handle common objections and educate customers in a consultative manner.
• Demonstrated self-starter, motivated to learn and grow in a professional sales organization.

Responsibilities

• Utilize consultative sales techniques to prospect and initiate new business sales.
• Assist in processing new business, including contacting customers to finalize sales.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities for the Sales Agent.

Skills

Consultative sales techniques

Customer retention

Excellent communication skills

Ability to handle objections

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring immediately for an Insurance Sales Associate position in our Rochester, NY office. As an Insurance Sales Associate, you will support a Comparion Insurance Sales Agent in profitable growth through new business sales and customer retention. Your ability to listen and empathize will be key as the initial contact for our customers. The role requires building a strong local network and in‑person relationships in the community.

Responsibilities

• Utilize consultative sales techniques to prospect and initiate new business sales.
• Assist in the processing of new business, including contacting customers to finalize sales and service transactions.
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities for the Sales Agent.
• Contribute to and execute a marketing plan with the Sales Agent.
• Identify mass‑marketing prospects through the existing book of business and community prospecting opportunities.
• Meet monthly goals for new business sales.
• Complete follow‑ups on new policies to maintain high retention and capitalize on cross‑selling opportunities.
• Coordinate activities with other departments to ensure quality customer service.
• Act as the initial contact in addressing customer concerns regarding policy establishment and new account status.
• Unlicensed candidates will be enrolled in a new‑hire training class, which includes a licensing training program with costs for materials and exam fees covered by Comparion.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1–2 years of relevant sales experience preferred.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle common objections and educate customers in a consultative manner.
• Demonstrated self‑starter, motivated to learn and grow in a professional sales organization.
• Professional business acumen, strong presence, and confidence.
• Resourceful team player who can contribute and accept new ideas.
• A state insurance license—or willingness to earn one with training and support—in Property & Casualty and Life.

Pay & Benefits

The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by factors such as skills, experience, education, certifications, and location. The full salary range reflects the competitive labor market value across the national market and provides opportunities for progression. Some roles may include commission and/or bonus earnings based on performance.

Comparion Insurance Agency, a Liberty Mutual company, offers a comprehensive benefits package to support employees’ life and wellbeing.

About the Company

Comparion Insurance Agency is a Liberty Mutual company committed to advancing an inclusive environment through leadership development programs and employee resource groups.

Fair Chance Notice

California, Los Angeles (Incorporated & Unincorporated), Philadelphia, San Francisco.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.