Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2879) - Direct Auto
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 focuses on understanding customer needs, delivering tailored solutions, and maintaining a strong book of business. You will sell 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
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
- Client Service
- Communication
- Cooperation
- Customer Relationships
- Customer Service
- High Reliability
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Persuasion
- Proactive Learning
- Professional Integrity
- Researching
- Sales
- Social Orientation
- Timeline Management
- 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.
Allstate provides a work-from-home setup for eligible employees, requiring a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, appropriate desk and seating, and reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload.