Sales Account Manager

American Fidelity; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commission

Company car

International travel trips

401(k) match

Defined territory

Career paths

Benefits package

Job summary

American Fidelity Assurance is seeking an Account Manager (Outside Sales Rep) in the East Bay. Salaried managers sell benefits, retirement, and other insurance products to K-12 public schools, building long-term relationships and delivering needs-based recommendations.

Defined territory with overnight travel required. Comprehensive training and a strong compensation package including base salary plus uncapped commissions, a company car, and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior insurance experience is not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain B2B accounts by directly selling insurance products and services.
• Consult with current customers to provide value and meet financial needs.
• Develop customized needs-based employee benefits packages through annual benefit enrollments, group presentations, and new account development opportunities.
• Defined Territory – Overnight Travel is Required. Must reside in the specific territory.

Job description

American Fidelity Assurance is now looking for an Account Manager (Outside Sales Rep) in the East Bay. 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.

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.