Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Incentive Award Trip
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Paid time off
Benefits / Perks
Competitive hourly pay rate plus commission and / or bonusesPaid trainingPaid Time OffCompany Overview
Interested in a growing, rewarding career? As part of the third largest insurance company in the nation, youll be a trusted, caring advisor in your community, and youll work to inspire, protect and restore the dreams of American Family Insurance customers.
Were there for our customers in their time of need. We help them recover from tragedies and accidents. We repair cars and homes and even help rebuild entire towns.
Joining our agency family isnt just a highly rewarding career its the chance to make a positive impact on our customers lives.
We believe people are an organizations most valuable asset, and their ideas and experiences matter. From our CEO to our agency force, were 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, advises and sells American Family Insurance products and Brokerage and Alliance companies in all product lines including : Property & Casualty, Life, Farm, Business, Umbrella... 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 linesHelps the Agency grow by using consultative selling techniques to sell insurance products to new customersProactively cross-sells and or coordinates with agency team members to provide additional coverage to existing customersProspects 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 methodsPrepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations in order to close salesQualifications
Ability to work independently to plan, set priorities and organize workActive involvement in the local communityDemonstrated sales and customer service experienceExcellent oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated analytical skillsA proactive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environmentExperience with PC software applications (Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, etc.)Experience using a wide range of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computersExperience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, etc.