Sales Account Manager

Nashville Public Radio; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Company credit card

Paid travel expenses

401(k) matching

Job summary

American Fidelity Assurance seeks an Account Manager (Outside Sales) in Albany, OR. You will drive growth in public school districts, selling benefits and retirement products with a defined territory. Overnight travel is required, and territory management is a core part of the role.

Comprehensive training and a robust benefits package accompany the opportunity. Base salary with uncapped commissions and travel expenses, plus 401(k) matching and career progression opportunities in a private,

Qualifications

• No prior insurance experience required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain B2B accounts by selling insurance products to public school districts.
• Consult with current customers to provide value and meet financial needs.
• Build strong relationships with customers and association executives.
• Develop customized employee benefits packages through enrollments, group presentations and new account development.

Job description

About the Company

American Fidelity Assurance is now looking for an Account Manager (Outside Sales Rep) in the Albany area. Our salaried account managers are responsible for selling benefits, retirement, and other supplemental insurance products and services in a defined sales territory serving an existing customer base of K-12 public schools.. You will build strong, long-term relationships and develop specific, needs-based recommendations for their employees, highlighting the benefits of American Fidelity's insurance portfolio. Prior insurance experience is not a requirement.

We Offer

• Base salary + uncapped commission + additional bonus potential
• Company car, company credit card and paid travel expenses.
• International sales award trips
• Average first-year income is between $87,000 to $119,000.
• 100% match when contributing 6% to your 401(k), with more matching opportunities after five years
• You will have a defined territory
• Multiple sales career path options
• Consistent, standardized training designed for new Account Managers
• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurance plans.

Progression for the Account Manager Role

• Sr. Account Manager
• Executive Account Manager
• Account Executive
• Sr. Account Executive
• Executive Account Partner

Primary Responsibilities

Focus on growing and maintaining existing business-to-business accounts by directly selling insurance products and services to public school districts. Consult with current customers to provide value and meet financial needs. Build strong relationships with customers and association executives. Develop customized needs-based employee benefits packages through annual benefit enrollments, group presentations, and new account development opportunities.

Defined Territory – Each Account Representative is assigned a territory to manage and develop new accounts. Overnight Travel is Required. Must reside in the specific territory.

Extended Training Program—Account Representatives participate in a structured, comprehensive training program that includes on-the-job training within their territory, product & sales schools, and online training.

Company Overview

Founded in 1960, American Fidelity Assurance Company is a private, family-owned company specializing in the education, public sector, automotive and healthcare industries with products like group and individual life, health and annuity services as well as other financial security products and services.

For more information on our company, visit americanfidelity.com.

A Great Place to Work for All

American Fidelity is a certified Great Place to Work for All by the consulting company Great Place to Work. Being a salesperson is a challenging career, but it’s a lot easier when you enjoy coming to work and believe in what you’re selling. That’s why at American Fidelity we offer products designed to help people. We train our Sales Colleagues to serve as consultants who help people decide which products are best for them – and which aren’t. Being honest and transparent is a huge part of our culture – and that extends to our relationships with customers and policyholders. Being a Great Place to Work for All is another driver of our culture, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected.

If you'd like information about American Fidelity's privacy practices, please visit americanfidelity.com/privacy.