Sales Specialist

Conoryea & Associates, LLC

Sales Specialist

Eagan, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free food & snacks

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    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.