Marketing Representative (Entry Level) - Pittsburgh, PA

About the role

A 24 month training and development program prepares you to become a sales professional in the insurance industry. The program includes hands-on sales training and insurance education, focusing on increasing new submissions, quotes, and premium through the promotion of web-based and telephone quoting systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 20 sales calls a week to demonstrate web and phone quoting capabilities and set up insurance retailers on the web quoting system after successful demonstrations.
• Weekly reporting of sales meetings conducted and scheduling meetings for the upcoming week.
• Timely follow-up and continuous communication with customers and prospects to identify additional opportunities.
• Systematic prospecting and arranging meetings with potential new customers and those who have not reached their potential.
• Identify and establish relationships with key contacts to ensure business with the right people in each retail operation.
• Work with the team to review web activity for trends and address these trends immediately.
• Regularly discuss strategy and tactics with the Regional Sales Manager, including sales issues, travel plans, and follow-up activities.
• Pursue continuing education and insurance designations/licenses as outlined in the training and development plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

• Experience in sales or customer service preferred
• Knowledge of the insurance industry is beneficial but not required

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package such as Paid Time Off Days, Paid Holidays, a hybrid work schedule, retirement plan with employer match, 100% single employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, education assistance, various voluntary benefits, wellness program including mental health support, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000

Schedule

Hybrid schedule, working from the Pittsburgh, PA - Bridgeville area office on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and additional scheduled dates as needed. Remote work on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.