Direct Sales Agent Specialist Greenwood, SC

Direct Sales Agent Specialist (1447) – Greenwood, SC – Vet Jobs.

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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 is responsible for 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 its book of business within the market/retail location. This position is responsible for attracting and generating new customers and cross‑selling existing customers, in support of our product offerings including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance.

This role sells to walk‑in customers, markets products outside the office via marketing calls and in‑person visits, creates community relationships to promote continued growth, and assists customers in the office.

• Drive new business sales and understand customers’ needs to build rapport and trust.
• Attract and generate new customers and cross‑sell existing customers.
• Sell to walk‑in customers, market products outside the office via marketing calls and in‑person visits, and create community relationships.
• Obtain required P&C licensing (or attain within 90 days of joining).
• Leverage community contacts to build a robust sales pipeline and maintain an active physical presence.
• Initiate outbound calling to an established target customer base for product offerings.
• Monitor key competitors in the local market and make suggestions to improve our position.
• Collaborate with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes.
• Deliver optimal results within metrics, including quality, quantity, timeliness, productivity, customer satisfaction and financial performance, complying with all rules and procedures.
• Understand, promote, and remain current on company underwriting guidelines, announcements, and memos relating to policy changes.
• Receive customer payments, issue receipts and verify reports of receipts for cash drawers.

• High School/GED.
• 0–2 years of experience.
• P&C licensing (preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining.

• Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products.
• Meets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales and cross‑sell/retention of customers.
• Leverages community contacts to build sales pipeline and multiple centers of influence/referral sources (car dealerships, local events, community organizations, etc.).
• Monitors competitors and makes improvement suggestions.
• Planned, implements, and manages marketing and sales processes with leadership to achieve production and growth goals.
• Delivers optimal results within metrics and complies with all relevant rules and procedures.

• Medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, pension, and more.
• 20 paid time off days per year and 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.

Base compensation: $20.00 per hour. In addition to the base hourly rate, total compensation may include incentive pay such as commissions and bonuses based on individual and team performance.

Greenwood, South Carolina.

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Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Other

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