Agent Trainee, Retail Store (2901)

What makes Direct Auto Insurance unique?Great Place to Work certified!Paid licensing training!Uncapped commission!We have many advancement opportunities!Comprehensive benefits!No cold calling!12 paid holidays & formal PTO program!Branded shirts are provided at no cost to you!Primary Purpose:Trainee: Provide the opportunity for motivated individuals to obtain industry experience working in a sales and customer support role while preparing and training to become a Licensed Insurance Sales Agent. Paid classroom and hands-on training is provided to assist trainees in the active pursuit of State Property/Casualty and Life and Health Licenses. Individual will assist customers, complete marketing activities and help with all office functions under direct guidance of an Agent or Lead Sales Agent.Agent: Responsible for the profitable growth and the attainment of business goals by marketing and servicing Direct Auto products including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance to new and existing customers. Assist walk-in customers, support office operations and market our products outside of the office via marketing calls and visits.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.Trainee:Prepare to become a licensed agent through attending appropriate courses, self-study, participation in training activities and job shadowing of agents to learn skills and accumulate experienceProvide general clerical and administrative support to staff including handling inbound and outbound phone calls, reports, filing, researching and gathering information, and maintaining overall appearance of sales officeAssist customers with general questions, receive customer payments, issue receipts and verify balance/daily reports of receipts for cash drawersComplete marketing and sales related activities which further the Direct Auto brand in the local market (outbound marketing calls, car dealerships visits, local events, distribution of flyers, etc.)Contact customers regarding account status and renewalsPrepare and send information to customers and lien holdersRead and remain current on company guidelines, announcements, memos and bulletins related to company policy and procedureAgent:Meet and exceed sale's goals through new product sales, cross selling and retention of current customersImplement marketing programs and initiatives which further the Direct Auto brand in the local market (car dealerships, local events, etc.)Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and local businessDevelop and manage customer relationships and serve as a resource to customers and potential customers on all Direct Auto products and servicesResponsible for monitoring key competitors in the local market area and making suggestions on initiatives that could improve Direct Auto's position in the marketplaceReceive customer payments, issue receipts and verify balance/daily reports of receipts for cash drawersUnderstand, promote and remain current on company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos related to changes in company policies and proceduresResponsible for sales administration and reporting activitiesMinimum Skills and Competencies:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.High school diploma or general education degree (GED)Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service and develop and maintain customer relationshipsExperience or strong willingness to develop key relationships and market our products within community organizations and the local business communityValid U.S. State-issued driver's licenseStrong computer skills and working knowledge of MS Office applicationsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish working relationships with internal and external clients at varying levels within the organizationHighly motivated to market and sell in multi-product environment where cross selling and customer retention is essential to sales budget attainmentMust possess effective verbal and written communication skillsTrainee:Ability to acquire Property/Casualty license as part of our training program within 75 days of hireHigh level of initiative, drive, or desire/openness to learn new skills and informationAgent:Active Property/Casualty and Life Insurance licensure1+ years of successful business-to-consumer sales experienceProven experience being successful in a sales-driven, "hunter" environmentMust have passion, high level of initiative, autonomy and be self-motivated#LI-EH1 #DirectAutoIns #AnAllstateCompany #GetDirectAndGetGoing #GPTWcertified