Benefits:
Growth-Oriented Environment
Career Advancement Opportunity
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Training & development
Dental insurance
Agency Overview Our team works in a growth-oriented environment. We work together to provide the best service and build strong relationships with clients and each other. We believe in being accountable and striving for excellence in all aspects of what we do. We love to WIN!
Company Overview We believe our team is our most valuable asset, and their ideas and experiences matter. We have a growth-oriented culture and are looking for individuals that have natural drive with big goals, personally and professionally. If you know you would like to run your own business but currently don't have the experience or the capital, this is a great spot for you.
Job Summary The Sales Specialist role markets, prospects, and sells American Family Insurance products in all product lines. Maintains effective customer relationships, understands customers' needs, and matches them with appropriate product and service offerings. Promotes brand awareness through participation in agency and community events.
Insurance Sales
Develops knowledge of the local industry and market dynamics for business development opportunities
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, 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
Complies with underwriting guidelines and contacts appropriate division for underwriting guidance when needed
Conducts sales and review appointments with prospective and current customers
Meets and exceeds sales goals
Company and Brand Promotion
Develops, maintains, and cultivates agricultural industry contacts to enhance agency visibility and maximize new business opportunities
Participates in events designed to promote brand awareness and educate consumers
Insurance Service
Retains existing customers by providing industry-leading customer experiences
Ensures completion of requested account and policy updates and changes
Coordinates the involvement of appropriate agency and or business partners when necessary to resolve customer issues
Knowledge and Skill Development
Continually improves knowledge in are or field of specialization, insurance industry, products, underwriting requirements, sales, customer service, and supporting technology
Participates in continuing education and professional designation programs
Role Requirements
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.
Working Conditions
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
General office setting
This position is an Agency Team Member working for the Agency Owner and is not an employee of American Family Insurance.