Insurance Sales Representative (copy)

Allstate - Knight Insurance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Evenings Off

Career Growth Opportunities

Hands on Training

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Mon-Fri Schedule

Job summary

Knight Insurance, an Allstate agency in Chicago, is looking for a driven sales professional to join our team. You’ll earn a base pay of $17–$23 per hour plus commissions up to 8% under our structure, with company-generated leads and a robust training program to sharpen your insurance knowledge and sales skills.

This office-based role emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, and delivering excellent customer service as you build a sustainable sales pipeline and help customers protect what

Qualifications

• Sales experience is a plus but not required.
• Active Illinois Property & Casualty license preferred; ability to obtain within a few months.
• Strong communication and listening skills; able to explain options clearly.
• Excellent organization and follow-through in a fast-paced office.
• Coachability and willingness to learn and apply training.

Responsibilities

• Work company-provided leads: make outbound calls to prospective customers and maintain a sales pipeline.
• Understand customer needs: ask questions about coverage priorities and budgets.
• Recommend appropriate coverage: explain policy options, benefits, and limitations.
• Follow up and close sales: address questions/objections and close when suitable.
• Maintain accurate records: document conversations, quotes, and next steps in CRM.
• Build lasting relationships: provide responsive service and identify opportunities for additional coverage.
• Meet sales expectations: reach activity and sales targets while maintaining service quality.
• Follow compliance standards: adhere to agency procedures and insurance regulations.
• Develop skills: participate in training and coaching and apply feedback.

Skills

Sales experience

Outbound calls

Needs analysis

Effective communication

Organization

Teamwork

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Job Description

Join Knight Insurance, an Allstate agency in Chicago, and build your sales career with base pay of $17–$23 per hour plus commission rates of up to 8% under our commission structure.

We provide company-generated leads and a comprehensive training program to help you develop your insurance knowledge and sales skills. You’ll have opportunities to earn commissions while helping customers protect what matters to them.

This office-based position offers a supportive, collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued and professional growth is encouraged. If you’re motivated by results and ready to take the next step in your sales career, we’d like to hear from you.

Benefits

• Vision Insurance
• Evenings Off
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Hands on Training
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Mon-Fri Schedule

Responsibilities

Work company-provided leads: Make outbound calls to prospective customers, respond promptly to inquiries, and maintain an active sales pipeline.

Understand customer needs: Ask thoughtful questions about customers’ coverage needs, priorities, and budgets.

Recommend appropriate coverage: Explain policy options, benefits, and limitations clearly so customers can make informed decisions.

Follow up and close sales: Follow up consistently, address questions and objections, and ask for the sale when coverage meets the customer’s needs.

Maintain accurate records: Document customer conversations, quotes, and next steps in our customer management system.

Build lasting relationships: Provide responsive service and identify appropriate opportunities for additional coverage.

Meet sales expectations: Work toward established activity and sales goals while maintaining quality customer service.

Follow compliance standards: Conduct sales activities in accordance with agency procedures, carrier requirements, and applicable insurance regulations.

Develop your skills: Participate in training and coaching, apply feedback, and stay current on available products and coverage options..

Requirements

Experience: Prior sales or insurance experience is a plus, but not required. We’re willing to train the right person through our comprehensive training program. Bring initiative, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to following through.

Licensing: An active Illinois Property & Casualty insurance license is preferred. Candidates without a license must be able to obtain one within the first few months of employment.

Initiative and follow-through: Able to manage supplied leads, organize daily activities, and follow up consistently without constant prompting.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to listen carefully, explain options clearly, and ask for the sale.

Customer focus: Committed to understanding customer needs and recommending appropriate coverage.

Resilience and coachability: Able to handle rejection professionally, welcome feedback, and apply what you learn through training.

Organization and technology: Comfortable using computers, learning customer management systems, and maintaining accurate records and follow-up schedules.

Teamwork: Able to collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a supportive, goal-oriented office environment.