Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2440) - Direct Auto

About the role

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist drives profitable growth by generating new business, cross‑selling existing customers, and building lasting relationships. The role focuses on understanding customer needs, delivering tailored solutions, and maintaining a strong book of business. Sales are conducted both in person and over the phone, with growth supported 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Customer Relationships
• Customer Service
• Office Administration
• Researching
• Sales Compensation

Compensation

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

Benefits

• 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 technology setup (laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, mouse)
• Monthly connectivity reimbursement for eligible remote employees
• Dedicated private workspace requirements for remote work (minimum 50 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload)