Assistant Retail Sales Leader
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Job Type : Full time
Exempt / Non Exempt : Salary
Job Description : A DAY IN THE LIFE of an Assistant Retail Sales Leader
The Auto Club Group is seeking a prospective Assistant Retail Sales Leader who can drive sales and service goal achievements across all ACG product lines within the assigned geography. You will be challenged to drive new business with competitive products and help retain The Auto Club Group's 14+ million members.
- Develop plans to execute day-to-day transactions to ensure successful branch operations.
- Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of annual operation strategies and growth initiatives.
- Accountable for the attainment of agency, product, revenue, and service goals for assigned retail locations by coaching and developing captive agents and branch staff.
- Support the analysis of local sales markets and the execution of business plans designed to grow, protect and diversify relationships with current and potential customers.
- Responsible for assisting the Retail Sales Leader in the management of headcount and net gain for all positions in assigned geography, helping to ensure there is an adequate number of resources in each role measured against headcount plans.
- Ensure in-depth understanding of all company and line of business policies and procedures.
- Participate in ACG's Field Leadership Development Program and complete all required curriculum in communicated timeframe according to program guidelines.
- Build relationships and interact with line of business partners from travel, membership and financial services to increase understanding of products and services offered.
- Maintain a solid understanding of all branch level operations (facilities, cash management).
- Maintain ongoing knowledge of regulatory changes that may affect sales and service.
- Work with Human Resources and other necessary departments to onboard new sales agents and member service representatives.
- Conduct site visits to connect with agents and address all training, operational and sales needs.
- Provide input and guidance on the dynamics of assigned insurance or travel products / services, discount utilization and operational support areas associated with products and services offered.
- Coach agents in compensation, bonus and sales excellence opportunities. Collaborate with and guide agents on identifying and cultivating cross-selling opportunities. Analyze sales activity of assigned agents to identify opportunities for improvements. Utilize appropriate lead management, marketing resources, results from site observations and activity reports to develop and update action plans to maximize insurance sales / revenue on a regular basis.
- Ensure that assigned agents and locations are following appropriate processes and procedures.
- Communicate issues and concerns to assigned Retail Sales Leader to ensure appropriate response. Provide input into agent performance reviews.
- Execute or coordinate the execution of various operational activities (field control audits / reviews, inspections, etc.). Liaison with Field Controls, Audit and other department involved in monitoring field activities. Handle customer appeasements and address other issues when necessary.
- Keep current on community activities, trends and competitive environments. Support various product and membership promotional campaigns to ensure meeting sales goals. Provide on-site support to local events and activities. Initiate, develop, execute and monitor projects as assigned. Maintain project documentation and provide updates to management on a periodic basis.
What it's like to work for The Auto Club Group :
Serve our members by making their satisfaction our highest priorityDo what's right by sustaining an open, honest and ethical work environmentLead in everything we do by offering best-in-class products, benefits and servicesACG values our employees by seeking the best talent, rewarding high performance and holding ourselves accountableHOW WE REWARD OUR EMPLOYEES
A competitive annual salary between $88,524.80 to $123,926.40
ACG offers excellent and comprehensive benefits packages :
Medical, dental and vision benefits401k Match up to 6%Paid parental leave and adoption assistancePaid Time Off (PTO), company paid holidays, CEO days, and floating holidaysPaid volunteer day annuallyTuition assistance program, professional certification reimbursement program and other professional development opportunitiesAAA MembershipDiscounts, perks, and rewards and much moreWE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO
Required Qualifications :
Valid driver's license with satisfactory MVRCurrently hold or able to attain and maintain appropriate State Property & Casualty Insurance licenses within timeframe designated by ACG leadershipMay be required to attain appropriate State Life Insurance Sales licenses within timeframe designated by ACG leadershipMust qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments required for selling and / or servicing Auto Club Group Membership productsEducation
High School Diploma or equivalentWork experience
Two years of experience in a Property and Casualty field operations environment to include some or all of the following :Assisting in the management of multiple sales locationsDeveloping sales agents, membership servicing and / or support staffSelling insurance through the captive agent channel to include developing, tracking, following-up on and closing leadsReporting and analyticsIdentifying opportunities for growth and advancementUnderstanding, anticipating and reacting to market changesDemonstrating strong sales / marketing and prospecting skillsDemonstrating strong interpersonal, and communication skillsSuccessful candidates will possess :
Knowledge of :
Captive agent insurance sales channel operationsInsurance and financial products, services and regulationsSales techniques and delivery systemsBusiness drivers, marketing concepts, managing P&L and operational processes (i.e., in-bound / out-bound call strategy)Techniques used to :Influence and persuade othersSelect, develop and coach captive and non-captive sales agentsMotivate and reward a successful sales teamWork Environment
Candidate must be able to commute to our branch office locations in Duluth, MN, St. Cloud, MN, and Fargo, NDEmployees will service ACG members in-person and are based on site in an ACG branch facilityTravel required with exposure to road hazards and temperature extremes, including some overnight travelWillingness to work irregular hours