Insurance Sales Agent - Grand Junction, CO
AAA-The Auto Club Group · Greater Grand Junction Area · 2 wk ago
Business Development$65k–$80k/yrFull-time
About the role
This is a relationship-driven sales role with long-term income potential through commission. We offer ramp-up earnings support during your first months as you grow your pipeline and book of business. $5,000 New Agent Ramp-up Incentive.
Responsibilities
- Own the sale and ongoing service of ACG-branded and brokered insurance products, memberships, and financial products within a high-traffic ACG branch;
- Uncover customer needs, generate new business, retain existing clients, grow ACG's insurance portfolio, overcome objections, negotiate effectively, close sales, and meet or exceed individual sales targets and incentive plan expectations;
- Conduct comprehensive insurance reviews to assess risk, identify coverage gaps, recommend appropriate solutions, and quote, bind, and issue policies in accordance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements;
- Build and maintain strong rapport with members and clients, respond to inquiries with professionalism and urgency, and support high customer satisfaction, loyalty, and trust in the AAA brand;
- Actively engage in local branch and community events to prospect, expand referral networks, develop new business opportunities, and identify cross-sell and referral opportunities into Travel and Financial Services to maximize overall member value.
Requirements
- Active State Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license;
- Active State Life and Health Insurance Sales license, or obtain within 90 days of hire;
- Must qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments required for selling and/or servicing Auto Club Group Membership products;
- Obtain Health and Accident licenses and appointments where applicable as deemed necessary and within a time frame established by the Business Unit;
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- 1+ year(s) of customer-facing experience in a fast-paced computer automated business environment (i.e., financial/banking);
- Insurance experience is helpful—but not required.
Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent;
- 1+ year(s) of customer-facing experience in a fast-paced computer automated business environment (i.e., financial/banking);
- Insurance experience is helpful—but not required.
Skills
- Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and close sales opportunities;
- Strong listening skills;
- Ability to quickly assess customer needs, identify coverage gaps, recommend appropriate solutions, and deliver tailored value;
- Proven ability to generate new opportunities through referrals, outbound activity, networking, and other business-development efforts;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
- Proficient in leveraging technology to support sales execution, including CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
Benefits
- Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility;
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrual-based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days of employment;
- Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs;
- Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG).
Pay
Base pay (non-exempt) Typical Starting Earnings $65,000 - $80,000+ (First-year, based on performance)
Schedule / Shift
Monday - Friday 8:30am – 5:30pm MT