Insurance Sales Agent 1 - Matthews, NC

Join The Team Committed To Driving Your Career Forward

It's a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group!

Join America's most trusted brand with over 100 years of service as an Insurance Sales Agentno insurance background required. If you have strong-proven sales skills and the drive to succeed, we'll provide the training and support you need to launch a rewarding career.

What We Offer :

Competitive base pay + uncapped commission + performance bonuses

Average annual earnings $57,000-$87,000+

Unlimited commission potential

Elevated commission payout (first 15 months)

Supplemental pay paid monthly

Additional $200 / week for months 0-2

Additional $150 / week for months 3-4

Additional $100 / week for months 5-6

New Hire On-Pace Bonus

Non-exempt (overtime eligible)

Competitive benefits packages

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401k Match

Paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO), company paid holidays, CEO days, and floating holidays

Paid volunteer day annually

Company sponsored Bachelors / Masters / Ph.D. Degree Program

AAA Membership

Discounts, perks, and rewards and much more

Trusted Insurance Brand

Walk-in traffic in local AAA branches from Travel / Car Care / Life

Lead generation of 13+ million members

Annual Sales Incentive Trip

What You'll Do as an Insurance Sales Agent :

Responsible for the sale and service of ACG branded and brokered insurance products, memberships, and financial products within an ACG branch.

Uses sales techniques and product knowledge to identify customer-specific needs to generate new sales, retain existing insureds, and grow ACG's overall insurance book of business.

Effectively overcomes objections to close the sale and / or retain the insured.

Works to meet or exceed targets as defined in the sales incentive plan and goals assigned by leadership.

Conducts insurance review for clients to identify a range of suitable products. Uses provided tools and applicable underwriting guidelines to assess risk, recommend appropriate products and related coverage, quote, bind and issue policies.

Participates in local branch events, to solicit new business, create and expand business networks.

Build rapport critical to establishing customer satisfaction, loyalty, and affinity to the AAA brand.

Responds to customer inquiries and requests relating to insurance, membership, and financial products.

Refer Members to other applicable lines of business (i.e., Travel & Financial Services) as deemed appropriate.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who :

Required Qualifications :

Active State Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license

Active State Life Insurance Sales license, or obtain within 90 days of hire

Must qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments required for selling and / or servicing Auto Club Group Membership products.

Obtain Health and Accident licenses and appointments where applicable as deemed necessary and within a time frame established by the Business Unit.

Education :

High School diploma or equivalent

Work experience :

1+ year(s) of customer-facing experience in a fast-paced computer automated business environment (i.e., financial / banking)

Successful candidates will possess :

Strong sales skills with a knowledge of effectively developing, tracking, following up on and closing leads.

Possess consultative selling techniques utilizing thorough product knowledge.

Strong prospecting skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with strong customer focus

Ambition, motivation, and drive

Knowledge of desktop systems including, but not limited to, CRM and Microsoft Office software applications.

Excellent listening skills and ability to understand customer needs.

Work Environment :

Works in a temperature-controlled branch location. Ability to work irregular hours with possible weekend work. May travel to local branch events.

Who We Are :

Become a part of something bigger. The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.

By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life's journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

And when you join our team, one of the first things you'll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.

We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.

Important Note :

ACG's Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.

The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.

AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.