Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1505) - Direct Auto

About the role

National General, a part of The Allstate Corporation, offers home, auto, accident and health insurance as well as specialty niche products through a large network of independent agents and directly to consumers. The Direct Sales Agent Specialist drives profitable growth by generating new business, cross‑selling existing customers, and building lasting relationships. The role involves in‑person and phone sales to local customers, community involvement, relationship building, and outside marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals through new business acquisition, cross‑selling, 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.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience.
• P&C licensing preferred or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining.

Skills

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Adaptability
• Business Integrity
• Business Rules
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Customer Service
• High Reliability
• Persuasion
• Professional Integrity
• Sales
• Social Orientation
• Time Management

Pay

• Base compensation: $20.00 per hour.
• Total compensation may include incentive pay such as commissions and bonuses based on individual and team performance.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pension plan.
• 20 PTO days per year plus 6 paid holidays.
• Ability to sell a multitude of industry‑leading products through retail stores and phone.
• Entrepreneurial, performance‑based, results‑focused culture.
• Multi‑tiered, comprehensive paid training program.
• Allstate‑provided technology setup (laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, mouse).
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement for eligible remote employees.
• Requirement for a dedicated, private home workspace with minimum internet speeds of 50 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.