Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1556) - Direct Auto
National General is part of The Allstate Corporation, offering home, auto, accident, health insurance, and other specialty niche products through independent agents and direct-to-consumer channels.
About the role
As a Direct Sales Agent Specialist, you will drive profitable growth by generating new business, cross-selling existing customers, and building lasting relationships. This role involves selling to local customers both in person and over the phone, with a focus on 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
Requirements
- 0 – 2 years of experience
- P&C licensing (preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company
Skills
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Business Integrity
- Business Rules
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Customer Care
- Customer Relationships
- Customer Service
- High Reliability
- Marketing
- Persuasion
- Proactive Learning
- Proactive Sales
- Professional Integrity
- Researching
- Sales
- Social Orientation
- Timeline Management
- Time Management
Benefits
- Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pension plan
- 20 PTO days per year
- 6 paid holidays
- Entrepreneurial, performance-based, and results-focused culture
- Multi-tiered and comprehensive paid training program
- Comprehensive technology setup (laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, mouse)
- Monthly connectivity reimbursement for remote employees
Pay
Base compensation: $20.00 per hour. Total compensation may include incentive pay, such as commissions and bonuses, based on individual and team performance.
Allstate provides a dedicated, private workspace requirement for remote employees, along with reliable internet (minimum 50 MB download and 5 MB upload speeds).