Agency Sales Specialist

Agency Sales Specialists are hired by Agents to assist in producing appointments, applications and sales through lead generation and follow up. This position lets you get a feel for a career as an Agent without the commitment of owning the business – it is a great opportunity to learn from and work alongside a successful entrepreneur. You’ll receive training and support as you handle a full scope of responsibilities, including customer relations, sales and marketing and agency office operations.

Sales and Marketing
Coordinate agency prospecting through direct mail, company prospecting programs, Personal Insurance Reviews, and the Internet.
Understand products, procedures and best practices for promoting policy growth and retention
Schedule/confirm appointments for agent
Achieve individual production goals as established by agent
Customer Relations
Discuss insurance product offerings with current and potential customers
Maintain high customer service standards to attract and retain customers
Advise customer of claims and billing policies and procedures as needed
Respond to inquiries, issues and complaints
Agency Office Operations
Administer office practices and procedures
Maintain information in the agency’s customer database for future follow up
Manage agency correspondence as required
Continue to maintain and develop knowledge of American Family products and services and support efforts to increase agent business
REQUIREMENTS
Qualified candidates will possess:
Outstanding sales and relationship skills
Experience in telemarketing or other sales environment with demonstrated persuasion skills
Licenses in property, casualty, health and life (or these must be obtained in order to continue employment with the agency)
Prior insurance experience is not required
Organization, prioritization, and multi-tasking skills
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
PC skills; experience with Windows-based computer applications a plus
Ability to learn American Family products, services, and computer systems
High School diploma or equivalent