Entry Level Sales Representative

About the Role

This is an outside direct sales position focused on a dedicated sales territory. You will be trained to target small and medium-sized businesses across various industries, meeting directly with business owners and decision-makers. Your objective is to promote leading supplemental insurance products and services to businesses and their employees. Expect to interact individually with business owners, benefits managers, and employees, and occasionally conduct product presentations for groups of 50 to 100+.

Alleviation’s culture is built around disciplined, success-driven, and passionate sales teams. This role offers independence and substantial growth opportunities for ambitious, self-disciplined individuals eager to enter the dynamic field of sales. While prior sales experience is appreciated, it is not required—comprehensive and continuous training is provided for both newcomers and experienced professionals.

Responsibilities

• Utilize our customized Salesforce CRM to curate leads and generate clients while expanding your professional network within your territory and neighboring communities.
• Respond to client inquiries via phone, email, or text as needed.
• Schedule meetings with potential and existing clients to understand their insurance needs.
• Attend scheduled calls and meetings with your sales manager and team.
• Personally visit new businesses, develop relationships with local business owners, follow up on referral leads, and re-service existing clients.
• Build and nurture your own client portfolio.
• Collaborate with your sales team manager to set monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Plan and adhere to your weekly schedule and working hours; submit your schedule to your sales team manager each week.
• Record daily work stats and sales activity updates at the end of each work day.

Requirements

• Pass a high-level pre-employment background check.
• Active Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in your resident state (or willingness to obtain—study course provided at no cost and state licensing fees reimbursed).
• Bachelor’s degree or minimum of 4 years post-high school work experience (candidates within 6 months of degree completion or with less than 4 years of professional work experience but relevant sales or athletic background will be considered).

Pay

• Weekly draw pay option plus uncapped commissions (short sales cycle—3 business days).
• Monthly cash sales bonuses, quarterly stock share bonuses, incentive trips, and vested renewal commissions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive classroom and field training program.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits offered after 60 days of employment.
• Performance-based promotions.
• Control of your schedule based on results achieved rather than time worked.
• Continuing professional development classes, advanced sales trainings, and leadership development classes.
• Culture of camaraderie, friendly competition, and success mindset.