Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2778) - Direct Auto
About the role
The Direct Sales Agent Specialist (Direct Auto Insurance is an Allstate Business) is responsible for the profitable growth and attainment of business goals by driving new business sales and understanding customers' needs to build rapport and trust. This position drives sales and builds and retains their book of business within the market / retail location. This position is responsible for attracting and generating new customers and cross-selling existing customers, in support of our product offerings including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance.
Responsibilities
- Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers
- No cold calling—Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
- Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands
- Work remotely
- Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped performance-based incentives
Requirements
- 0 – 2 years of experience
- P&C licensing (Preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products
- Mets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales, cross sell / retention of customers
- Leverages community contacts (natural market) to continually build a sales pipeline, as well as an active physical presence in your own community to build multiple centers of influence/referral sources (car dealerships, local events, community organizations, etc.)
- Initiate outbound calling to established target customer base for Product offerings
- Monitors key competitors in the local market area and makes suggestions on initiatives that could improve the company’s position in the marketplace
- Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals
- Delivers optimal results within appropriate metrics, including quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, customer satisfaction and financial performance, including compliance with all rules, procedures, and standards consistent with the manager’s supervision
- Understands, promotes, and remains current on company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos related to changes in company policies and procedures
- Receives customer payments, issues receipt and verifies reports of receipts for cash drawers
Skills
- Active Learning
- Active Listening
- Adaptability
- Business Integrity
- Business Rules
- Communication
- Coooperation
- Customer Service
- High Reliability
- Persuasion
- Professional Integrity
- Sales
- Social Orientation
- Time Management
Benefits
- Day 1 Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pension & so much more!
- 20 PTO Days per year & 6 Paid Holidays!
- Ability to sell a multitude of industry-leading products through retail stores and phone!
- Entrepreneurial, performance-based, and results-focused culture!
- Multi-tiered and comprehensive paid training program!
- Base hourly rate plus uncapped monthly incentive!
Compensation
Base compensation: $20.00 per hour
Total Compensation: In addition to the base hourly rate, total compensation for this role may include incentive pay, such as commissions and bonuses, based on individual and team performance.
Minimum Qualifications
- 0 – 2 years of experience
- P&C licensing (Preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company.
Companies & Partners
- Direct General Auto & Life
- Personal Express Insurance
- Century-National Insurance
- ABC Insurance Agencies
- NatGen Preferred
- NatGen Premier
- Seattle Specialty
- National General Lender Services
- ARS
- RAC Insurance Partners
- Mountain Valley Indemnity
- New Jersey Skylands
- Adirondack Insurance Exchange
- VelaPoint
- Quotit
- HealthCompare
- AHCP
- NHIC
- Healthcare Solutions Team
- North Star Marketing
- Euro Accident
Joining Our Team
Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger – a winning team making a meaningful impact.