Insurance Sales Representative

NC Farm Bureau; Knightdale (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Farm Bureau in Knightdale, North Carolina, is seeking an entry-level insurance agent. This role involves facilitating insurance sales among new and prospective clients by leveraging strong interpersonal communication and organization skills. Responsibilities include developing insurance profiles, collaborating with clients, and updating progress reports. Candidates must possess or be willing to obtain a valid insurance license, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred. The position offers a competitive salary range of $40,000 – $60,000 yearly.

Qualifications

• Valid insurance license required or willing to obtain one.
• Open to learning about state and federal insurance regulations.
• Experience in sales or relevant software is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Stay updated on insurance agency rules and policies.
• Collaborate with clients to develop insurance profiles.
• Evaluate client needs before presenting insurance options.
• Pursue new clients through marketing strategies.
• Report progress toward monthly sales goals.
• Sell various insurance policies to clients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Organization skills

Customer service orientation

Negotiation skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school diploma mandatory

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Sales-related software

Job description

Are you a motivated people person looking for the chance to break into a new industry? If the answer is “yes”, we are looking for you! Jump-start your career by joining our growing team as an entry‑level insurance agent. Candidates with strong interpersonal communication skills will hit the ground running to facilitate insurance sales among new and prospective clients. Job seekers must have strong organization skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to customer service. If you're interested in an exciting opportunity to become a top‑notch insurance sales representative please apply today!

Responsibilities

• Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with policyholders to develop insurance risk management and other profiles that specify the best policies for their evolving insurance needs.
• Spend time listening to existing, new, and prospective clients to evaluate their needs and stage‑of‑life priorities before presenting insurance plan options for their specific circumstances.
• Offer personal attention when pursuing new clients through various marketing strategies to grow your existing portfolio of policyholders.
• Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals.
• Expand the company's book of business by selling various types of insurance policies to new and existing clients.
• Develop and calculate suitable plans based on clients' needs.
• Resolve client inquiries and complaints.
• Expand business reach through networking techniques.
• Comply with insurance standards and regulations.
• Track and identify areas of improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience using accounting or sales‑related software is beneficial.
• Valid insurance license required or candidates must be willing to get licensed.
• Basic computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office suite are required.
• Open to embracing the insurance industry and becoming educated about its relevant state and federal regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma mandatory.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.

Compensation

$40,000 – $60,000 yearly.