Market Sales Consultant- Western PA - National General

Allstate Insurance; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 83,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Market Sales Consultant to support Independent Insurance Agents in Western Pennsylvania. This role is pivotal in developing market-specific sales strategies, advising agency owners, and recruiting new agents. With a focus on collaboration and strategic business planning, the consultant will play a crucial role in achieving growth and profit goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales, communication, and management skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and empowers its members to challenge the status quo.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in insurance and sales.
• Proven ability to develop strategic business plans.

Responsibilities

• Consult with agencies to meet market production plans.
• Advise agency owners on sales and operational processes.
• Recruit and interview new agents for the organization.

Skills

Business planning and consulting skills

Sales and recruiting skills

Excellent communication skills

Management skills

Analytical skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. For over 90 years, our innovative drive has kept us ahead of our customers' evolving needs, from advocating for seat belts, air bags, and graduated driving laws to leading in pricing sophistication, telematics, and device and identity protection.

Job Description

The Market Sales Consultant (MSC) supports Independent Insurance Agents with National General insurance products. We are seeking an experienced Insurance Professional to cover Western Pennsylvania. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners to develop market-specific sales tactics aimed at achieving growth, profit goals, and targeted results. The individual will consult with independent agency owners (IA) to develop strategic business plans, advise on operations, identify issues, and recommend solutions, providing access to National General resources as needed. Since local travel is required to meet with agents, candidates must reside within the market. The role also includes recruiting new agents.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Consult with agencies to meet the market production plan.
2. Assist IAs in creating and adjusting short and long-term strategic business plans.
3. Act as a Strategic Business Advisor to help IAs achieve business objectives.
4. Work with the Strategic Deployment Leader to identify deployment opportunities.
5. Prospect for candidates, selling the value proposition of National General and Allstate.
6. Interview candidates to assess aptitude and financial viability, making recommendations for appointments.
7. Advise agency owners on sales and operational processes, leveraging experience in insurance products, sales management, and portfolio management.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 5 years of related experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Property and Casualty (P&C) License in the state of residence.

Functional Skills:

• Business planning and consulting skills.
• Sales and recruiting skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple disciplines.
• Strong management, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

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Compensation:

Annual salary ranges from $83,000 to $114,200, based on experience and qualifications. The candidate will be required to submit to a background check.

Additional Information:

Joining our team offers an opportunity to advance your skills, challenge the status quo, and impact the future positively. We foster a flexible, inclusive environment recognized for diversity and empowerment. We generally do not sponsor employment-based visas for this position.