Sr Personal Lines Field Sales Rep - Seattle, WA

The Hartford; Oregon (IL); Remote; USD 82,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sr Personal Lines Field Sales Rep to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for driving sales performance and building strong relationships with independent agencies. Your expertise in sales processes and territory management will be crucial in achieving and exceeding targets. With a focus on collaboration and strategic planning, you will leverage data analytics to optimize outcomes and enhance agency engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-performance sales culture while enjoying a flexible work arrangement. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the insurance landscape!

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Paydown Program

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or 3 years of equivalent experience required.
• Proven sales performance and ability to cultivate relationships.

Responsibilities

• Achieve territory sales plans and maximize profitability.
• Cultivate relationships with independent agencies and drive sales.

Skills

Sales Performance

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Adaptability

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

3 Years Equivalent Job Experience

Tools

SalesForce

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Sr Personal Lines Field Sales Rep - Seattle, WA

Sr Personal Lines Field Sales Rep - Seattle, WA

Apply locations Washington-Remote time type Full time posted on Posted 7 Days Ago job requisition id R2520124 Sr PL Field Sales Rep - SD08AE

We’re determined to make a difference and are proud to be an insurance company that goes well beyond coverages and policies. Working here means having every opportunity to achieve your goals – and to help others accomplish theirs, too. Join our team as we help shape the future.

The Personal Insurance Sales Rep must embody a culture of high performance in sales, driven by a mindset of excellence. They will rigorously adhere to a structured sales process, consistently executing Sales Excellence Principles. Collaborating with both existing and potential independent agencies, they will cultivate profitable relationships while serving as a trusted advisor. Responsible for crafting and implementing a robust agency management and territory sales plan, the Rep will strive to surpass production and profit targets within their assigned territory. This role requires in-person engagements with travel required across the territory, supplemented by virtual visits tailored to agency partners’ geographic locations.

SALES EXPECTATIONS

Responsibilities

1. Accountable for achieving or exceeding territory sales plans for new policy issuances, increasing new written premium, enhancing retention rates, and maximizing profitability.
2. Builds actionable Territory and Agency Sales Plans that align with our strategic initiatives and financial targets, ensuring success in a high-performance sales environment.
3. Leverage advanced data analytics and tools to track plan outcomes, effectively communicate insights, and implement strategic actions.
4. Adheres to a disciplined consultative sales process and upholds the consistent execution of Sales Principles, driving success.
5. Demonstrates discipline and focus on flow management to ensure adequate flow/bridging with an optimal mix of business to consistently surpass financial targets for both agency and territory.
6. Optimizes time allocation with a focus on agency engagement dedicating 60% to drive desired outcomes, while efficiently managing 25% on territory oversight and agency pre-post-call management. The remaining 15% is strategically devoted to fostering team cohesion through huddles, personal development, and comprehensive training initiatives, ensuring peak performance in a high-performance sales culture.

TERRITORY MANAGEMENT

1. Cultivates a comprehensive grasp of the assigned territory, identifying the precise blend and quantity of agents poised to capitalize on market opportunities, aligning seamlessly with sales representatives’ territorial financial goals.
2. Leverages an extensive understanding of industry trends and best practices, nuanced state regulations, current market dynamics, and competitor insights to strategically position agencies for optimal business development and growth.
3. Prioritizes agents for maximum potential, gauging potential across various segments, including Strategic Partners, large groups, and agents with untapped capacity fostering a dynamic and results driven sales culture.
4. Develop strategic sales call plans to effectively prioritize and leverage agency contacts and activities, ensuring a consistent and sustainable flow of target market business.
5. Align Hartford’s strategies, support, tools, initiatives, and resources to consistently boost market share in collaboration with agency partners, fostering a harmonious and mutually beneficial relationship.
6. Demonstrate proficiency in prospecting and cultivating relationships with new independent agents to secure personal lines appointments with The Hartford.

AGENCY MANAGEMENT

1. Conduct impactful in-person or virtual sales meetings to forge and nurture agency relationships with key stakeholders, driving growth, profitability, and client retention.
2. Empowers agents to optimize their revenue potential by equipping them with tools and information that highlight The Hartford’s unique value proposition, setting it apart from competitors and enhancing overall sales performance.
3. Utilizes all available resources and strategies to propel growth and profitability, encompassing agent training, compensation structures, sales initiatives, marketing resources, cooperative programs, social media engagement, and more.
4. Possesses an in-depth understanding of the mature market preferences and effectively educates agents on strategic marketing approaches to drive agency revenue within this demographic segment.
5. Exemplifies the essence of the personal lines agency value proposition, instilling in agents the principle of prioritizing value over price, thereby empowering them to serve the best interests of their preferred mature clients with conviction and integrity.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor's degree preferred or minimum of 3 years equivalent job experience required.
2. Prior field sales / territory management experience required; Personal Insurance preferred.
3. Proven outstanding sales performance; fiercely driven, self-motivated, and possesses an unwavering determination to succeed.
4. Proficiency in negotiation and persuasion.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
6. Strong organizational and time management skills.
7. Proven ability to cultivate and maintain relationships.
8. Adaptable to changing market conditions.
9. Analytical skills to drive results.
10. Ability to work well independently and adapt to changes.
11. Technologically savvy (e.g., Microsoft tools such as SalesForce, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
12. Ability to travel.

LOCATION
This role will have a Remote work arrangement, with the expectation of coming into an office as business needs arise. This role covers the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

How We Focus on Your Wellbeing:

1. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance. Effective day 1.
2. 25 days paid time off in your first full year and Paid Holidays.
3. Tuition reimbursement - up to $5,250 (undergraduate) and $6,000 (graduate) for tuition and registration fees for degree programs that support your career development (subject to additional requirements).

Student Loan Paydown Program – eligible to participate after 6 months of service. The Hartford will make a direct contribution of $125 per month – with a lifetime maximum up to $10,000 – as a supplemental payment towards your student loan in order to help you manage the stress of student debt and help you pay down your student loan faster.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions in the external market. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of The Hartford’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term or annual bonuses, long-term incentives, and on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is:

$82,400 - $123,600

Equal Opportunity Employer/Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or Expression/Religion/Age