Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1309) - Direct Auto

Direct Auto Insurance, a part of The Allstate Corporation, offers a dynamic environment for those looking to grow their sales career. The Direct Sales Agent Specialist is responsible for driving new business sales, building customer relationships, and managing a book of business to achieve sales goals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the profitable growth and attainment of business goals by driving new business sales and understanding customers’ needs to build rapport and trust
• Drives sales and builds and retains their book of business within the market / retail location
• Responsible for attracting and generating new customers and cross-selling existing customers, in support of our product offerings including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance
• Sells to walk-in customers, markets products outside of the office via marketing calls and in-person visits creating community relationships to promote continued growth and assists customers in the office
• Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products
• Meets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales, cross sell / retention of customers
• Leverages community contacts (natural market) to continually build a sales pipeline, as well as an active physical presence in your own community to build multiple centers of influence/referral sources (car dealerships, local events, community organizations, etc.)
• Initiates outbound calling to established target customer base for Product offerings
• Monitors key competitors in the local market area and makes suggestions on initiatives that could improve the company’s position in the marketplace
• Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals
• Delivers optimal results within appropriate metrics, including quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, customer satisfaction and financial performance, including compliance with all rules, procedures, and standards consistent with the manager’s supervision
• Understands, promotes, and remains current on company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos related to changes in company policies and procedures
• Receives customer payments, issues receipt and verifies reports of receipts for cash drawers

Skills

• 0 – 2 years of experience
• P&C licensing (Preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company
• Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products
• Meets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales, cross sell / retention of customers
• Leverages community contacts (natural market) to continually build a sales pipeline, as well as an active physical presence in your own community to build multiple centers of influence/referral sources (car dealerships, local events, community organizations, etc.)
• Initiate outbound calling to established target customer base for Product offerings
• Monitors key competitors in the local market area and makes suggestions on initiatives that could improve the company's position in the marketplace
• Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals
• Delivers optimal results within appropriate metrics, including quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, customer satisfaction and financial performance, including compliance with all rules, procedures, and standards consistent with the manager's supervision
• Understands, promotes, and remains current on company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos related to changes in company policies and procedures
• Receives customer payments, issues receipt and verifies reports of receipts for cash drawers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pension & so much more!
• 20 PTO Days per year & 6 Paid Holidays!
• Ability to sell a multitude of industry-leading products through retail stores and phone!
• Entrepreneurial, performance-based, and results-focused culture!
• Multi-tiered and comprehensive paid training program!
• Base hourly rate plus uncapped monthly incentive!
• Allstate provides a comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse.
• Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

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