Insurance Sales Agent - Arlington Heights

Position Summary

The Auto Club Group is seeking Insurance Sales Agents to drive new business, retain existing members, and grow ACG’s insurance book through a range of competitive product offerings. Agents use consultative sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer‑focused service to assess needs, recommend coverage, close sales, and build lasting relationships with members and prospects. If you are a driven sales professional ready to build relationships, achieve goals, and help customers protect what matters most, we offer the training, tools, and support to help you succeed.

Arlington Heights, IL | Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:30PM

• Identify customer‑specific needs to generate new sales, retain existing insureds, and grow overall insurance book of business.
• Effectively overcome objections to close sales and/or retain the insured.
• Work to meet or exceed targets as defined in the sales incentive plan and as assigned by the manager.
• Conduct insurance reviews for clients to identify a range of suitable products.
• Use provided tools and underwriting guidelines to assess risk, recommend appropriate products, quote, bind, and issue policies.
• Engage in market‑based interactions at business establishments and other convenient locations to solicit new business, expand networks, and build rapport critical to customer satisfaction, loyalty, and affinity to the AAA brand.
• Respond to customer inquiries and requests relating to insurance, membership, and financial products.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Current Property & Casualty insurance license.
• Current Life Insurance sales license.
• Must qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments required for selling and/or servicing Auto Club Group Membership products, including Health and Accident licenses where applicable.
• 1+ year(s) of sales or customer service experience.
• Strong sales skills with a history of developing, tracking, following up on, and closing leads.
• Advanced consultative selling techniques utilizing thorough product knowledge.
• Strong phone sales and prospecting skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer focus.
• Ambition, motivation, and drive.
• Knowledge of desktop systems, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent listening skills and ability to understand customer needs.

This is an in‑office position. Employees will service ACG members in person and are based on‑site in an ACG branch facility.

ACG complies with all applicable state and local laws regarding required benefits (including PTO, paid sick leave, etc.). Average annual earnings are $57,000 – $80,000+. A guaranteed hourly rate of $21.63 (annualized rate of $45,000) plus commissions and bonus opportunities. The position is also eligible for overtime.

Benefits:

• Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Dental and vision benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential support services).
• Basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options.
• 401(k) plan with 3% automatic deferral upon eligibility; employee contribution 1%–50% of eligible earnings, pre‑ or post‑tax. Company match of 50% on employee contributions up to 6% of pay, paid after the end of the year; immediate vesting. Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day; 100% vested after three years.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  Accrual‑based, increases with tenure, eligible at 90 days. Full‑time new employees receive up to 12 PTO days annually.
• Paid holidays: full‑time employees eligible for 10 company‑paid holidays annually, plus 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays, and 1 volunteer day. Part‑time employees eligible for 8 company‑paid holidays annually, plus 1 mental health day and 2 floating holidays.
• Paid leave programs, including parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
• Tuition assistance (up to $5,250 annually; 80% covered by ACG) and professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs.
• Additional perks:
  Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts; adoption assistance program.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.