Life Sales Trainee - Development Representative

TBA (Tennessee Brokerage Agency); Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Gas card

Sam's Club membership

Job summary

Knoxville, TN is the focus for a life insurance sales role within Cincinnati Insurance Company’s broker network. No prior industry experience is required; you will build relationships with independent agents who write P&C through Cincinnati and help them add life insurance.

You will reach out, visit, present, and guide agents through their first submissions, while maintaining CRM records and reporting to the VP of Sales. Travel and local market development are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• A natural ability to influence, persuade, and connect with people.
• Comfortable delivering presentations and representing a brand professionally.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines.
• Computer literate with experience using email and database or CRM systems.
• Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Knoxville area, with potential for overnight travel.
• A valid life insurance license in Tennessee, or the ability to obtain one before start date.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to independent agents in the Knoxville region who already write Cincinnati Insurance Company P&C business and help them start writing life insurance as well
• Build genuine brokerage relationships through phone outreach, in-person visits, and consistent follow-up
• Introduce advisors to our life insurance portfolio and guide them through their first submissions
• Develop and deliver sales presentations to prospective and existing agent partners
• Keep detailed records of outreach and pipeline activity in our CRM
• Work directly with our VP of Sales to set goals and track production results
• Represent us at regional events and agency visits
• As Knoxville market grows, help expand the model across the Southeast

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Persuasion

Presentation skills

Organization

CRM software

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Life insurance license (Tennessee)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Email

Job description

Knoxville, TN | Full-Time | W-2 with Base ($45-$55K Based On Experience) + Commission

About the Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated, people-oriented professional who is ready to launch a career in life insurance sales. No prior industry experience required. This is a focused role with a clear purpose: building brokerage relationships with independent agents who already write Cincinnati Insurance Company property and casualty business and helping them add life insurance to what they are doing for clients.

If you are a natural relationship-builder who enjoys getting out in the field, having real conversations, and learning an industry from the ground up, this role was built for you.

What You Will Do

• Identify and reach out to independent agents in the Knoxville region who already write Cincinnati Insurance Company P&C business and help them start writing life insurance as well
• Build genuine brokerage relationships through phone outreach, in-person visits, and consistent follow-up
• Introduce advisors to our life insurance portfolio and guide them through their first submissions
• Develop and deliver sales presentations to prospective and existing agent partners
• Keep detailed records of your outreach and pipeline activity in our CRM
• Work directly with our VP of Sales to set goals and track your production results
• Represent us at regional events and agency visits
• As you establish the Knoxville market, help us grow the same model across the Southeast

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• A natural ability to influence, persuade, and connect with people
• Comfortable delivering presentations and representing a brand professionally
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Computer literate with experience using email and database or CRM systems
• Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation
• Willingness to travel regularly within the Knoxville area, with potential for occasional overnight travel
• A valid life insurance license in Tennessee, or the ability to obtain one before your start date

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Cincinnati Insurance Company agents or the broader Southeast independent agency market
• Prior experience in sales, client services, or a relationship-facing role
• Interest in or exposure to the insurance or financial services industry

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus commission on new business written
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Gas card, because you will be on the road
• Sam's Club membership

A Note on This Role

This is not a cold-call sales job, and it is not nights and weekends. The advisors you will be reaching out to already have a relationship with Cincinnati Insurance Company on the P&C side. Your job is to help them see the life insurance conversation as a natural next step for their clients. It takes patience, credibility, and the ability to build trust over time. If that sounds like the kind of work you enjoy, we would love to talk.