Commercial Insurance Sales Agent

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Training & development

You are an experienced inside salesperson that is ready, willing, and able to expand the companys book of business by selling commercial insurance policies to new and existing clients over the phone.

You are a self-starter and go getter with a high degree of integrity. You have excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Your style is natural and genuine. You are comfortable with talking to people on the phone and using a computer all day, so you are very computer literate.

You desire to be part of a team and want to be part of the solution and not the problem. If this sounds like you, please read on.

We are a family owned and operated independent insurance agency that has been helping people and businesses for over 60 years.

We are a team of very experienced people that truly enjoy working with each other and working for our clients. We rarely hire, so are looking for the right person to join our experienced and friendly team of professionals.

Our success is based on the relationships we build within our Team, our clients, potential clients, and the companies we work with.

We also invest our time and money by helping local schools and charities. As an independent insurance agency, we work for our clients, not one insurance company.

Our work hours are Monday thru Friday from 8 : 30am 5pm PST. 8 hours per day depending on time zones. Open to the public 9am-4pm PST.

Job Responsibilities :

• Provide prospective insurers with coverage options after learning about them and offer multiple policies to ensure the individual is properly insured through consultative selling.
• Make outbound prospecting calls (cold calling) from lists.
• Manage the prospect from initial contact through writing of a policy.
• Develop and maintain a strong client base through prospecting and referrals
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the insurance industry regulations and trends.
• Provide exceptional customer service and build long-lasting relationships with clients.
• Achieve sales goals and exceed performance metrics.
• Comply with insurance standards and regulations.
• Complete binding process for new accounts.
• Bind accounts within authority and / or submit bind to carrier.
• Complete certificates of insurance
• Handle telephone, email and in person requests and correspondence.
• Promptly respond to client needs either on the phone or electronically.
• Maintain client files and process routine correspondence between our agency and the client or company both paper records and on our many different software programs.
• Assist the agency in achieving overall success.

Qualifications :

• Must have an active property and casualty license.
• Must have at least two years of sales experience in the insurance industry.
• Articulate and professional voice on the phone.
• Self-starter, driven, and can manage rejection well.
• Confident, energetic, enthusiastic with a sense of humor.
• Must be computer literate, type quickly and accurately.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and a calculator.
• Professional demeanor and positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Wages and Compensation :

We offer competitive wages between $20 - $25, depending on experience plus commission. We offer the following benefits : Health, dental benefits.

401K with a 3% match regardless of contribution. 5 days paid vacation. Holiday & Sick pay. Bonuses for a job well done when numbers are met.

Flexible work from home options available.