Benefits/Perks
Competitive hourly pay rate plus commission and bonuses
Paid training
Paid Time Off
Sam's Club membership
Birthday Holiday
401(k)
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Employee discounts
Training & development
Company Overview
We believe people are an organization’s most valuable asset, and their ideas and experiences matter. From our CEO to our agency force, we’re 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, and sells American Family Insurance products in all product lines. 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 lines
Helps the Agency grow by using consultative selling techniques to sell insurance products to new customers
Proactively cross-sells and or coordinates with agency team members to provide additional coverage to existing customers
Prospects 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 methods
Prepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations in order to close sales
Qualifications
Ability to work independently to plan, set priorities and organize work
Active involvement in the local community
Demonstrated sales and customer service experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Experience with PC software applications (Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, etc.)
Experience using a wide range of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers
Experience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, X, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, etc.
Hold active MN personal lines/life insurance license or willing to reinstate an inactive license.