Associate Sales Advisor - Business Insurance Sales Center

Who Are We?

Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 170 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.

Compensation Overview

The annual base salary range provided for this position is a nationwide market range and represents a broad range of salaries for this role across the country. The actual salary for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. As part of our comprehensive compensation and benefits program, employees are also eligible for performance-based cash incentive awards.

Salary Range

$37,400.00 - $61,600.00

Target Openings

6

What Is the Opportunity?

The Business Insurance (BI) Sales Center provides a market leading alternative distribution model, leveraging a team of sales professionals to engage directly with customers to sell new business accounts on behalf of our valued agency partners. As an Associate Sales Advisor, you will become a trusted advisor for our agents and customers, collaborating with key business partners to secure and retain the best business for our portfolio. You will be part of a fast-paced team, working to achieve business goals and objectives, while receiving mentorship that will enable you to reach your full potential.

Richardson, TX Hours: 9:30am-6:00pmCST
Spokane, WA Hours: 8:30am-5:00pmPST

What Will You Do?

• Successfully complete training curriculum (within 90 days).
• With guidance and direction, become proficient managing accounts throughout the sales cycle, which includes rating, pricing, quoting, and issuing policies.
• Exercise critical thinking and decision-making skills by synthesizing multiple sources of information.
• Develop the necessary knowledge and understanding of business processes, products, and the sales culture to become a trusted advisor.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with business partners, agents, and customers, helping to drive a positive workplace culture.
• Execute on service level agreements and deliver quality products and services by leveraging standardized workflows and business resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Will Our Ideal Candidate Have?

• One year of sales experience.
• Knowledge of Property and Casualty products and services, preferably Business Insurance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly convey information to various audiences.
• Proficiency utilizing technology, including the ability to navigate across multiple systems simultaneously.
• Organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle shifting priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced sales center environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

What is a Must Have?

• High school diploma or GED.
• As a condition of employment, Travelers requires that all employees in this position obtain and maintain a Property and Casualty Commercial Lines insurance license in the employee's state of residence, and non-resident licenses in all states they will be conducting business; employees will have three (3) opportunities to pass required licensing exams.

What Is in It for You?

• Health Insurance: Employees and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners, and children – are eligible for coverage from the first day of employment.
• Retirement: Travelers matches your 401(k) contributions dollar-for-dollar up to your first 5% of eligible pay, subject to an annual maximum. If you have student loan debt, you can enroll in the Paying it Forward Savings Program. When you make a payment toward your student loan, Travelers will make an annual contribution into your 401(k) account. You are also eligible for a Pension Plan that is 100% funded by Travelers.
• Paid Time Off: Start your career at Travelers with a minimum of 20 days Paid Time Off annually, plus nine paid company Holidays.
• Wellness Program: The Travelers wellness program is comprised of tools, discounts and resources that empower you to achieve your wellness goals and caregiving needs. In addition, our mental health program provides access to free professional counseling services, health coaching and other resources to support your daily life needs.
• Volunteer Encouragement: We have a deep commitment to the communities we serve and encourage our employees to get involved. Travelers has a Matching Gift and Volunteer Rewards program that enables you to give back to the charity of your choice.

Employment Practices

Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences. 

In accordance with local law, candidates seeking employment in Colorado are not required to disclose dates of attendance at or graduation from educational institutions.

If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email so we may assist you.

Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefit programs please visit http://careers.travelers.com/life-at-travelers/benefits/.