Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2529) - Direct Auto
About the role
The Direct Sales Agent Specialist is 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. This role sells 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
Qualifications
- 0 – 2 years of experience
- P&C licensing (Preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company
Skills
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Business Integrity
- Customer Service
- Persuasion
- Sales
- Social Orientation
- Time Management
Benefits
- Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pension
- 20 PTO Days per year & 6 Paid Holidays
- Multi-tiered and comprehensive paid training program
- Comprehensive technology setup, including a laptop, monitors, headset, keyboard, and mouse
- Monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs (for eligible remote employees)
Pay
Base compensation: $20.00 per hour. Total compensation for this role may include incentive pay, such as commissions and bonuses, based on individual and team performance.
Schedule
This role involves working both in person and over the phone, with expectations for community involvement and outside marketing efforts.