Sales Representative Entry Level

Nashville Public Radio; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training program

Licensing reimbursement

Commission-based pay

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Nashville Public Radio is seeking an entry-level supplemental insurance sales professional. We provide comprehensive training and continuous support to help you succeed, with a system for acquiring new business accounts and building long-term relationships with business owners, HR leaders, and key decision-makers.

You will use Salesforce to generate leads, respond to inquiries, schedule meetings, visit local businesses, and develop your own client portfolio while pursuing monthly and quarterly

Qualifications

• Pass a high-level pre-employment background check.
• Active Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in your resident state (or willing to obtain).
• Bachelor's degree or 4 years post-high school work experience with relevant sales background.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Salesforce CRM to generate leads and expand your professional network.
• Respond to client inquiries via phone, email, or text.
• Schedule meetings to understand clients' insurance needs.
• Visit new businesses to build relationships with owners and HR leaders.
• Develop and manage your own client portfolio.
• Collaborate with the sales manager to set targets and plan weekly schedules.
• Record daily activity and sales results.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and self-disciplined individual eager to enter the competitive yet highly rewarding field of supplemental insurance sales. We provide comprehensive training and continuous support for both newcomers and seasoned sales professionals. This is an entry-level position, and while experience is not required, success in this role depends on a passion for helping people, a determined attitude, adaptability, and the ability to effectively overcome challenges.

Position Overview

We will guide you through our well-established and reliable system for acquiring new business accounts. Throughout the training, you will develop the skills necessary to build meaningful connections with business owners, HR department heads, and key decision-makers. You will gain practical experience in delivering both individual and group presentations. Your clients and accounts will receive dedicated support, fostering long-term, dependable business relationships. All of this is accomplished while providing supplemental insurance products that significantly enhance the lives of your clients.

Core Responsibilities

• Utilize our customized Salesforce CRM to curate leads and generate clients while expanding your professional network within your territory and neighboring communities
• Respond to client inquiries via phone, email, or text as needed
• Schedule meetings with potential and existing clients to understand their insurance needs
• Attend scheduled calls and meetings with your sales manager and team
• Personally visit new businesses, develop relationships with local business owners, follow up on referral leads, and re-service existing clients
• Build and nurture your own client portfolio
• Collaborate with your sales team manager to set monthly and quarterly sales targets for yourself
• Plan and adhere to your weekly schedule and working hours; submit your schedule to your sales team manager each week
• Record daily work stats and sales activity updates at the end of each work day

Additional Qualifications

• Pass a high-level pre-employment background check
• Active Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in your resident state (or willing to obtain - study course provided at no cost and state licensing fees reimbursement available)
• Bachelor's degree or minimum of 4 years post-high school work experience (candidates within 6 months of degree completion or less than 4 years of professional work experience with relevant sales or athletic background will be considered)

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive classroom and field training program
• Weekly draw pay option plus commissions (no caps and short sales cycle-3 business days) as well as monthly cash sales bonuses, quarterly stock share bonuses, incentive trips, and vested renewal commissions
• Health, dental, and vision benefits offered after 60-days of employment
• Performance-based promotions
• Control of your schedule based on results achieved rather than time worked
• Continuing professional development classes, advanced sales trainings, and leadership development classes
• Culture of camaraderie, friendly competition, and success mindset