What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Specialist position at American Family Insurance?
Position Title: Agency Sales Specialist
Position Summary:
The Agency Sales Specialist supports agency growth by building strong customer relationships, identifying insurance needs, and recommending appropriate coverage solutions. This role helps deliver a positive customer experience through proactive sales conversations, policy reviews, service support, and follow-up. The ideal candidate is motivated, organized, customer-focused, and committed to helping protect what matters most to customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers
- Identify customer needs and recommend insurance products and coverage options
- Support agency sales goals through prospecting, cross-selling, and account rounding
- Conduct outbound calls, follow-up activities, and appointment setting
- Assist customers with policy questions, billing inquiries, and service needs
- Prepare quotes, explain coverage options, and help guide customers through purchasing decisions
- Maintain accurate customer records and activity notes in agency systems
- Follow agency procedures and compliance requirements
- Help create a welcoming, professional experience for every customer interaction
- Support marketing and community outreach efforts as needed
Qualifications:
- Previous sales, customer service, or insurance experience preferred
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Comfortable learning and using agency technology and systems
- Property and Casualty license preferred or ability to obtain within required timeframe
Preferred Skills:
- Proven ability to meet sales or service goals
- Confidence initiating conversations and asking for the sale
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Professional, positive, and team-oriented approach
Benefits:
· Pay $20-$30 /hour
· Hourly Commission & Bonuses
· Flexible Schedule
· Paid Time off
· On-the-job training
· Opportunity for advancement in agency and within American Family
Work Environment:
This role works closely with agency staff and customers in a professional office setting and may support phone, digital, and in-person customer interactions.
Why Join Our Agency:
- At American Family Insurance, we help inspire, protect, and restore dreams. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping customers protect their families, homes, vehicles, and businesses while contributing to agency growth and success.
Salary : $20 - $30