Sales Representative

American Family Insurance; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commissions & bonuses

Generous PTO

Paid training

3% Simple IRA Match

Job summary

Ehlinger & Associates is seeking a Sales Specialist to build relationships with clients and identify insurance needs in the Kimball and Waite Park community. The role focuses on selling auto, home, and life insurance while educating clients on coverage options.

You will follow up on leads, engage with new customers, and represent the agency at local events. No prior insurance experience is required, and training is provided to obtain the necessary license.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Prior insurance experience not required.
• Must obtain Property and Casualty license before start; training costs reimbursed.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with potential and existing clients to identify insurance needs.
• Promote auto, home, and life insurance solutions.
• Follow up on leads and reach out to new customers proactively.
• Advise clients on coverage options that align with their goals.
• Represent the agency at local events and networking opportunities.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Growth mindset

Education

Property and Casualty license required

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Join a Trusted and Community Focused Insurance Agency!

Job Summary

Are you driven by building relationships and helping people find the right solutions? Do you enjoy connecting with your community and having conversations that make a difference? If you’re motivated, personable, and ready to grow your career, we’d love to have you join our team as a Sales Specialist!

What Makes Us Different

At Ehlinger & Associates, we’ve proudly served the Kimball and Waite Park communities since 1986. We’re a family run agency that values work life balance, strong client relationships, and a positive, team oriented environment.

Our team enjoys stable, Monday-Friday hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

If you’re looking for a career, not just a job, and want to be part of a team that supports your growth, this could be the perfect fit for you!

What You’ll Do

• Build relationships with potential and existing clients to identify their insurance needs.
• Sell and promote auto, home, and life insurance solutions to protect what matters most.
• Follow up on leads and proactively reach out to new customers.
• Educate and advise clients on coverage options that align with their goals.
• Maintain strong client relationships to ensure long-term satisfaction and retention.
• Be a part of the community! Represent our agency at local events and networking opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• A people first mindset with strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and goal driven individuals who enjoy working with people.
• A willingness to learn and grow in the role – no prior insurance experience required!
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce is a plus.
• A Property and Casualty insurance license must be obtained prior to the start date, with all training costs 100% reimbursed.
• Competitive base pay + commissions & bonuses.
• Generous PTO policy.
• Paid training and professional development opportunities.
• 3% Simple IRA Match.
• Clear path for growth – opportunities to advance into leadership roles, management, or agency ownership.

At Ehlinger & Associates, we don’t just sell insurance, we build relationships and help protect what matters most to our clients. If you’re ready to join a team that values service, relationships, and growth, we’d love to hear from you!

Note: The Sales Specialist is a staff member working for the agency owner and is not an employee of American Family Insurance.