Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1025) - Direct Auto
Direct Auto Insurance · Memphis, TN · 2 days ago
On-siteOTHRFull-time
About the role
As a Direct Sales Agent Specialist, you will be responsible for driving profitable growth by generating new business, cross-selling existing customers, and building lasting relationships. This role focuses on understanding customer needs, delivering tailored solutions, and maintaining a strong book of business. You will sell to local customers both in person and over the phone, while driving growth through community involvement, relationship building, and outside marketing efforts.
Responsibilities
- Achieve sales goals through new business, cross-sell, and retention
- Build and maintain a consistent pipeline, including local lead generation and referrals
- Develop relationships within the community (e.g., dealerships, events, local partners) to support business growth
- Conduct outbound prospecting and follow-ups to convert opportunities into sales
- Partner with leadership to support sales and local marketing initiatives
- Stay informed on products, underwriting guidelines, and market competition
- Deliver results aligned with performance standards, compliance requirements, and customer experience expectations
Skills
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Business Integrity
- Business Rules
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Customer Care
- Customer Relationships
- Customer Sales
- Customer Service
- High Reliability
- Office Administration
- Persuasion
- Proactive Learning
- Professional Integrity
- Researching
- Sales
- Social Orientation
- Timeline Management
- Time Management
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pension
- 20 PTO Days per year
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Multi-tiered and comprehensive paid training program
Pay
Base hourly rate plus uncapped monthly incentive.
Schedule
Entrepreneurial, performance-based, and results-focused culture.
Requirements
- 0 – 2 years of experience
- P&C licensing (Preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company