Sales Specialist

Steve Grow Agency @ American Family Insurance; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Company events

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Free snacks

Advancement opportunities

Commission bonuses

Paid training

Job summary

Steve Grow Agency @ American Family Insurance in Omaha seeks a dynamic Insurance Sales Associate to grow the book of business in the local market. You will develop knowledge of product lines, engage prospects, and deliver tailored coverage solutions.

You will use consultative selling, cross-sell to existing clients, prepare quotations, and present proposals to close sales. Strong communication and community involvement are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently to plan, set priorities and organize work.
• Active involvement in the local community.
• Demonstrated sales and customer service experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Experience with PC software applications (Microsoft Office, etc.).
• Experience with a wide range of digital devices (phones, tablets, laptops).
• Experience with social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn).

Responsibilities

• Develops knowledge of the local market dynamics for business development opportunities for all product lines.
• Helps the Agency grow by using consultative selling techniques to sell insurance products to new customers.
• Cross-sells and coordinates with agency team members to provide additional coverage to existing customers.
• Prospects for new business through leads, telephone calls, networking events, trade shows, and personal contacts.
• Secures new business through individual effort and established lead methods.
• Prepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations to close sales.

Skills

Independent work planning

Community involvement

Sales experience

Communication skills

Analytical skills

PC software experience

Social media familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Internet Explorer

Smartphones/Tablets/Laptops

Job description

Benefits:

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

Competitive hourly pay rate plus commission and/or bonuses

Paid training

Paid Time Off

Job Summary

Company Overview We believe people are an organization’s most valuable asset, and their ideas and experiences matter. From our CEO to our agency force, we’re committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers innovation that will inspire, protect, and restore our customers’ dreams in ways never imagined.

Responsibilities

Develops knowledge of the local market dynamics for business development opportunities for all product lines

Helps the Agency grow by using consultative selling techniques to sell insurance products to new customers

Proactively cross-sells and or coordinates with agency team members to provide additional coverage to existing customers

Prospects for new business through leads, telephone calls, networking events, trade shows, and personal contacts (Includes leads through COI, social media, B2B and B2C networks, and sales lead groups)

Secures new business through individual effort and established lead methods

Prepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations in order to close sales

Qualifications

Ability to work independently to plan, set priorities and organize work

Active involvement in the local community

Demonstrated sales and customer service experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated analytical skills

Experience with PC software applications (Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, etc.)

Experience using a wide range of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers

Experience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, etc.

This position is an Agency Team Member working for the Agency Owner and is not an employee of American Family Insurance.