What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Representative / Sales Producer position at Connectly Recruiting?
Our established and valued client is seeking a talented professional to join their team as a Sales Representative. As a Sales Representative, you will be part of a winning team and will play an integral role in helping the business grow through value-based conversations and remarkable customer experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, then this is your opportunity for a rewarding career with excellent income and growth potential.
Position Highlights:
- Valuable experience: you will work for an independent agent that has the backing of one of the largest insurance agencies and a Fortune 100 company, with extensive tools and training to be set up for success
- Attractive Compensation Package: base salary plus commission, based on successful results
- Growth Potential: You will have the opportunity to work alongside a great team, who will provide training and mentorship, leading to growth opportunities in the agent’s office.
What you will do:
- Train to sell property, casualty, life, health, and banking products
- Work with agent to establish and meet marketing goals
- Contact set number of prospects per day via telephone (will be supplied leads, along with a book of business to help generate sales)
- Visit local professionals and businesses to establish networks
- Ask for referrals from new customers.
- Send out quotes and presentations via email & mail
- Follow up with prospects and clients
- Maintain a strong work ethic with a total commitment to success each and every day.
What you will need:
- Some type of sales experience is ideal – retail, hospitality, or banking experience is acceptable. Additionally, the client will consider a new grad who does not have sales experience but exemplifies behaviors that demonstrate he/she has the capabilities to be successful in sales.
- A huge plus - a licensed insurance producer/agent with prior experience in insurance sales
- Motivated and driven with a desire to be in a sales-related career based on commission and obtaining sales-related goals
- Effective communication skills and the ability to connect and build strong relationships with current and future clients
- Must have or be able to obtain Insurance Producer's licenses in Property, Casualty, Life & Health
- Must successfully complete and maintain all company, state, and federal requirements including licenses to sell and service designated products.
- Strong listening, oral, and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct needs-based marketing interviews with potential and existing clients
- Ability to take initiative and act effectively without direction
- Experienced with popular computer software (Microsoft products especially)
- Motivated to work in a team environment