Do you love pets? Are you looking for a career in a fast-growing industry that helps pets? Want to be part of something big? Trupanion is seeking enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our team as Inbound Phone Sales Specialists. As an Inbound Phone Sales Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in educating potential members about our premier pet insurance policies and enrolling their beloved pets in comprehensive coverage. Schedule (Pacific Time Hours): This position requires a full-time schedule (8-hour shifts, 5 days per week) that includes both Saturday and Sunday every week (no weekend rotation).  The first seven weeks of training are Monday–Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time. 
 Please Note: We are unable to consider applications without weekend availability. This position is open to candidates in the Seattle area. You will follow a hybrid schedule: working from our casual, pet-friendly office Monday through Friday. If you're scheduled to work on a weekend, those shifts may be worked remotely. Why you'll love coming into the office: Free on-site gym Free dog-walking services for office pets during business hours Free parking and paid ORCA cards Open, fun, and pet-friendly work environment Plus: free medical insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)! What you will do: Answering inbound warm leads from potential customers who have expressed interest in our pet insurance policies.  Utilizing a consultative style to understand the unique needs of each customer and tailoring insurance solutions accordingly.  Presenting the value of our pet insurance policies and emphasizing the benefits they offer, rather than focusing solely on the price.  Effectively setting the agenda during calls to maintain call control and guide the conversation towards successful enrollment.  Providing detailed information about our policies, coverage options, and answering any questions or objections customers may have.  Overcoming objections and concerns with confidence and empathy to instill trust in potential customers.  Utilizing assumptive closing techniques to confidently guide customers through the enrollment process.  Accurately enrolling pets in policies, ensuring all necessary information is collected and documented.  Collaborating with the sales team and management to meet and exceed sales targets and objectives. Experience you have: Minimum 2 years of successful sales in a high-volume business-to-customer sales environment  1+ year of customer service experience What you'll bring: Excellent communication skills with a customer-centric approach.  Ability to actively listen, understand customer needs, and provide appropriate solutions.  Strong ability to handle objections and turn them into opportunities.  Goal-oriented mindset with a proven track record of achieving and surpassing sales targets.  Positive attitude, adaptability, and a willingness to learn and grow within the role.  Proficiency in basic computer applications and data entry.  Active Property and Casualty license is a plus. Familiarity with the insurance industry, particularly pet insurance, is a plus. Compensation: This position starts at $20 an hour on a full-time schedule. Along with the hourly pay, Trupanion employees may be eligible for uncapped monthly bonuses based on individual performance. We want all employees to be invested in Trupanion’s success, so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years. Property and Casualty licensing: There is a $1500 sign-on bonus for currently licensed candidates. If you are not licensed, Trupanion provides coursework and paid study time during the first three weeks of P&C training.