Sales

Okeleye Insurance Agency Inc; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Base Salary + Commission +Bonus

Hands on Training

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Okeleye Insurance Agency Inc in Eagan, MN seeks a warm, communicative Sales and Customer Service professional to help clients find the right insurance solutions and become a trusted advisor in their community.

You will engage with potential and existing clients, explain products clearly, assist with policy inquiries and changes, and process new business applications and renewals while building lasting relationships in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Insurance sales, customer service, or a related field.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• A genuine passion for helping people and building relationships.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proficiency with common office software and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential and existing clients, understanding their unique insurance needs.
• Provide clear, friendly, and accurate information about insurance products and services.
• Assist clients with policy inquiries, changes, and claims processing.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients through attentive service.
• Process new business applications and policy renewals with meticulous care.
• Contribute to a supportive and positive team environment.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Relationship building

Organization

Multi-tasking

Phone etiquette

Team player

Bilingual beneficial

Sales experience

Education

Property & Casualty license

Tools

CRM systems

Office software

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to Okeleye Insurance Agency Inc., where we believe that building genuine connections is just as important as providing exceptional insurance. Located between St Paul and in the heart of Eagan, Minnesota, we're a dedicated team committed to serving our community with integrity and care. We're looking for someone with a warm personality and a knack for communication to join us as a Sales and Customer Service professional. This isn't just about selling policies; it's about becoming a trusted agent to our clients, understanding their concerns, and finding the right solutions to protect what matters most to them. If you thrive on making a positive impact, enjoy engaging with people, and are looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, you'll find a welcoming home here. We value a positive outlook and a desire to grow, and we're excited to help you succeed in a role that's both rewarding and essential to our agency's mission.

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
• Hands on Training
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

Responsibilities

• Engage with potential and existing clients, understanding their unique insurance needs.
• Provide clear, friendly, and accurate information about insurance products and services.
• Assist clients with policy inquiries, changes, and claims processing.
• Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with clients through attentive service.
• Process new business applications and policy renewals with meticulous care.
• Contribute to a supportive and positive team environment.

Requirements

Proven experience in Insurance sales, customer service, or a related field.

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

A genuine passion for helping people and building relationships.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Proficiency with common office software and customer relationship management (CRM) systems.

• Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
• Proficiency to multi-task, follow-thru and follow-up.
• Prior Sales Experience.
• Follow through and exceed current and prospective client expectations.
• A Property & Casualty insurance license is required.
• Successful sales background.
• Be capable of handling customer rejection.
• Minimum 1 year prior sales experience preferred.
• Previous work experience in sales, marketing, promotions or telemarketing.
• Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish is beneficial.

Commitment to excellence, willingness to work hard, and willingness to go the extra mile.

Ability to identify and solve problems, think critically, and make decisions quickly.

• Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
• Create relationships from a cold start.
• Prior Sales Experience.
• Professional phone etiquette.
• Works well with other employees and is a team player with a positive attitude.
• A Property & Casualty insurance license is required.
• Driven and goal-oriented individual.
• Minimum 1 year prior sales experience preferred.
• Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish is beneficial.

Enthusiasm, optimism, and a willingness to see the good in every situation.

Ability to take initiative, be proactive, and think outside the box.

Ability to adapt to change, learn new things quickly, and work in a fast-paced environment.

Company Description

Our company is a fast paced, local premier Allstate Agency specializing in Home, Life, and Auto insurance products. We take our job seriously and tailor our clients policies to fit their needs. We care, and it shows in our results as we have achieved many awards since opening our doors. Our dedicated staff work incredibly well as a team and always put the customer first.