Bilingual Sales Representative - Hammond, LA

This position quotes insurance policy premiums to incoming sales prospects while providing excellent customer service to new and existing customers.This is an in – person position, Monday through Friday 8 : 30 am CST – 5 : 00 pm CST and will be located at our storefront at Hammond, LA at 1320 N Morrison Blvd, Hammond, LA 70401. What You’ll Do : Our Sales Representatives quote, sell, and service our insurance policies. To do this, you will… Quote and sell insurance products to new and current customers. Advise customers on appropriate insurance coverage and options relative to their needs, explaining coverages and payment options as needed. Take payments for insurance policies. Provide customer service to in an in-person environment, as well as over the phone. Services existing customer policies including policy changes when customer service is not available. Perform local marketing in and around the Lafayette area to increase business. Maintain the storefront, opening and closing location daily. Other duties as assigned. What it Takes : Ability to obtain and maintain a Property & Casualty producer's license. Thorough understanding of company guidelines with the ability to communicate guidelines to customers and employees. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with Microsoft office applications. Organizational and problem-solving skills. Ability to multi-task with speed and accuracy. Must pass bilingual assessments in reading, understanding, writing, and conversing fluently in both Spanish and English. What You'll Receive : At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive. 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future. Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Well-being and Employee Assistance programs Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. About Sentry : We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await! Joe Larsen Talent Acquisition Specialist Joe.larsen@sentry.com Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.