Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Training & development
Benefits/Perks
Competitive base rate plus bonus
Paid training
Paid Time Off
Health insurance available
401K
Company Overview Join our team! We are looking for friendly, outgoing sales specialist that enjoys working with people and enjoys working in sales. Generous commission structure with additional bonuses for meeting targets. Prior insurance industry is not necessary, the desire and ability to sell insurance and serve our customers is what we value most! We take the time to provide individualized training and support so you can maximize your earning potential and love your job.
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.
Responsibilities
Develops knowledge of 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
Ability and willingness to make outbound calls and customer contacts daily
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.
Spanish speaking highly desired but not required
Insurance License Required- must be licensed to sell insurance in Illinois, in the process of becoming licensed or willing to obtain an insurance license prior to starting full time employment
Hours
This is a full-time position
Benefits/Perks
Competitive hourly pay rate plus commission and/or bonuses
Paid training
Paid Time Off
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.
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.
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.