Direct Sales Agent Specialist Direct Auto

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers.

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist (Direct Auto Insurance is an Allstate Business) is responsible for the profitable growth and attainment of business goals by driving new business sales and understanding customers' needs to build rapport and trust. This position drives sales and builds and retains a book of business within the market / retail location, attracts and generates new customers, cross‑sells existing customers, and supports product offerings including Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance.

• Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products.
• Meets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales, cross‑sell/retention of customers.
• Leverages community contacts and an active physical presence to build multiple centers of influence and referral sources such as car dealerships, local events, and community organizations.
• Initiates outbound calling to an established target customer base for product offerings.
• Monitors key competitors in the local market area and makes suggestions on initiatives that could improve the company's position in the marketplace.
• Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals.
• Delivers optimal results within appropriate metrics, including quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, customer satisfaction and financial performance, and complies with all rules, procedures, and standards.
• Understands, promotes, and remains current on company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos related to changes in company policies and procedures.
• Receives customer payments, issues receipts, and verifies reports of receipts for cash drawers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 0–2 years of experience.
• Pending or must attain P&C licensing within 90 days of joining the company.

Preferred Skills and

Competencies:

• Experience in closing insurance and ancillary product sales.
• Track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals through new product sales, cross‑sell, and customer retention.

Base compensation: $20.00 per hour

Total Compensation: In addition to the base hourly rate, total compensation may include incentive pay such as commissions and bonuses, based on individual and team performance.

• Day 1 Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pension & more.
• 20 PTO Days per year & 6 Paid Holidays.
• Ability to sell a multitude of industry-leading products through retail stores and phone.
• Entrepreneurial, performance-based, and results-focused culture.
• Multi-tiered and comprehensive paid training program.
• Base hourly rate plus uncapped monthly incentive.

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