Licensed Insurance Sales representative - Michele Weber-Enck, American Family Insurance
Kewanee, IL 61443
About the Job
Join Michele Weber-Enck, American Family Insurance, a leading insurance agency rooted in the vibrant community of Kewanee, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing personalized service and building strong connections with our clients. As a Licensed Insurance Sales Representative, you will be an integral part of our team, offering expert advice and tailored insurance solutions to meet our clients' needs.
If you are passionate about helping others protect what matters most, if you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, and if you are looking to make a positive impact in people's lives, then this is the opportunity you've been searching for. Join us at Michele Weber-Enck, American Family Insurance, and let's build a prosperous future together.
Salary Range: $37440.00 - $50000.00 per year
Benefits
Annual Base Salary + Commission
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Mon-Fri Schedule
Evenings Off
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pre-Paid Legal
Coffee in office
Hands on Training
Responsibilities
Role Title: Sales Specialist- All Lines
Agency: Michele Weber-Enck Agency American Family Insurance
State: IL, IA, MO
Reports to: Michele Weber-Enck, Owner/Agent
The Sales Specialist is a staff member of the Agency and not an employee of American Family Insurance.
Objective
The Sales Specialist role markets, prospects, and sells American Family Insurance products in all product lines. Maintains effective customer relationships, understands customer`s needs and matches them with appropriate product and service offerings. Promotes brand awareness through participation in agency and community events.
The All Lines Sales Specialist is responsible for attaining sales, profitability and service goals for all product lines.
Insurance Sales
Develops knowledge of the local market dynamics for business development opportunities for all product lines
Helps the Agency grow by using consultative selling techniques to sell insurance products to new customers
Proactively cross sells and or coordinates with agency team members to provide additional coverage to existing customers
Prospects for new business through leads, telephone calls, networking events, trade shows and personal contacts (Includes leads through COI, social media, B2B and B2C networks, and sales lead groups)
Secures new business through individual effort and established lead methods
Prepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations in order to close sales
Complies with underwriting guidelines and contacts appropriate division for underwriting guidance when needed
Conducts sales and review appointments with prospective and current customers
Meets and exceeds sales goals
Company and Brand Promotion
Develops, maintains, and cultivates community contacts to enhance agency visibility and maximize new business opportunities
Participates in events designed to promote brand awareness and educate consumers
Insurance Service
Retains existing customers by providing industry leading customer experiences
Ensures completion of requested account and policy updates and changes
Coordinates the involvement of appropriate agency and or business partners when necessary to resolve customer issues
Knowledge and Skill Development
Continually improves knowledge in area or field of specialization, insurance industry, products, underwriting requirements, sales, customer service and supporting technology
Participates in continuing education and professional designation programs
Requirements
Education/Licenses/Designations
Required by state statutes to have proper insurance licensing to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance products. The following lines of authority are required for this position: Property; Casualty; and Life;
Valid drivers license required
Role Requirements
Ability to work independently to plan, set priorities and organize work
Active involvement in the local community
Demonstrated sales and customer service experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills
Experience with PC software applications (Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, etc.)
Experience using a wide range of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets and laptop computers
Experience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, etc.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Education/Designations
Demonstrated knowledge of insurance concepts and principles
Demonstrated effective multi-line insurance prospecting and sales experience
Working Conditions
Non-typical schedules (evenings or weekends) may be necessary on occasion
General office setting
Note: The information contained in this role profile is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all accountabilities, activities, skills and knowledge needed to perform in this role. Please note that functions and work schedules are reviewed periodically and are subject to change based upon business need.