District Sales Manager Trainee - February 2026 Start

Erie Insurance GroupFayetteville, AR, US

2 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

District Sales Manager Trainee - February 2026 Start

The training portion of the program will be held virtually, and selected individuals will work from home within ERIE's operating footprint during the approximately 22-week program.

Are You a Leader?

ERIE is searching for elite talent to join our team of District Sales Managers (DSMs) through our premier sales management training program! This program offers a comprehensive view of our business operations and outstanding opportunities for advancement in fact, many of ERIE's current leaders began their careers as DSMs.

This salaried, sales management position offers :

Challenging and meaningful work in an exceptional environment
A lucrative sales incentive bonus program
A comprehensive Total Rewards package, including industry-leading relocation benefits

What Sets You Apart

You're not just looking for a job you're looking for a career that challenges, inspires, and empowers you to lead. The most successful District Sales Manager Trainees are driven, adaptable professionals who bring energy, confidence, and a genuine desire to make a difference.

You'll stand out if you :

Lead with purpose. You're a natural motivator who brings out the best in others through coaching, collaboration, and accountability.

Think strategically. You connect big-picture goals with day-to-day execution, turning insight into measurable results.

Excel through relationships. You build trust and credibility with everyone you meet from agents and customers to leadership teams.

Embrace challenge and change. You're flexible, resilient, and ready to relocate to where you're needed most to grow your career and our business.

Commit to excellence. You embody ERIE's "Above All in Service" philosophy in everything you do, striving to make an impact in your community and your career.

In This Role, You Will :

Manage a territory of approximately 25 agencies in sales, underwriting, profitability, and agency management

Support, coach, and motivate Independent Agents to achieve business goals

Recruit, train, and develop new Agents

Serve as an Agent's knowledge broker and subject matter expert on ERIE products

Training Overview

Participants in the program will :

Engage in comprehensive training on field and home office sales operations

Learn the fundamentals of sales management, risk management, and branch account operations

Gain exposure to leadership development, strategic planning, and customer relationship management

Duties and Responsibilities

Participates in ERIE's district sales manager training program. Completes assigned projects independently using information and skills learned.

Applies product knowledge and acquired skills to assist with operations in assigned Agent offices. Trains Agents on matters pertaining to product knowledge, underwriting Agency operations and sales. Discusses proposed business with Agents and clients and gathers underwriting information used to determine the acceptance or rejection of a risk. Advises clients of coverages necessary to achieve individual insurance goals.

Accompanies sales managers, claims and underwriting personnel on Agent visitations, including short-form inspections. Develops productive working relationships with Agents to enhance ERIE's quality growth.

Serves as company representative in maintaining favorable Policyholder relationships. Works closely with adjusters and other claims personnel to resolve issues or related matters. Responds to inquiries from Policyholders, Agents and branch office personnel regarding claims matters.

Implements sales promotion programs and communicates relevant information to Agents.

Inspects prospective and existing risks as directed and prepares reports, including scaled drawings and photographs. Assists in reviewing results of inspection with Policyholders. Explains recommendations regarding hazard reduction, elimination and other loss measures.

Attends annual sales conference and Agent education exchange seminars.

Attends Life and Property and Casualty licensing school and participates in exams.

Completes special projects as required.

Capabilities

Values Diversity

Self-Development

Nimble Learning

Collaborates

Customer Focus

Cultivates Innovation

Instills Trust

Optimizes Work Processes (IC)

Ensures Accountability

Decision Quality

Qualifications

Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements :

Bachelor's degree, required; or

Associate's degree and two years of sales, underwriting, claims or marketing experience, required; or

High school diploma or GED and four years of sales, underwriting, claims or marketing experience, required. Master's degree preferred.

Additional Experience :

Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software required.

Willingness to relocate to other offices required.

Frequent travel required.

Designations and / or Licenses :

Completion of insurance designations such as CIC or CPCU preferred.

Willingness to pursue insurance designations required.

Successful completion of Life and Property / Casualty licensing exams required to complete training program.

Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Physical Requirements

Lifting / Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (

Lifting / Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (

Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (

Driving; Frequent (50-80%)

Pushing / Pulling / moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (

Manual Keying / Data Entry / inputting information / computer use; Often (20-50%)

Climbing / accessing heights; Rarely

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