Sales Specialist

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Sales Specialist is responsible for assisting the agency owner with the development and implementation of targeted marketing and lead generation programs to identify new prospects, cross-sell opportunities, and grow the agency in the community.

• Organizes and manages the process for identifying market opportunities
• Aligns with current brand marketing strategies to ensure continual development of lead generation
• Prospect and generate leads for new business through external marketing, networking and referrals
• Prepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations in order to close sales

• Develop a network of community contacts
• Researches opportunities and manages agency-sponsored special events
• Promotes insurance-related topics and products in the community

Required by state statutes to have proper insurance licensing to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance products. This position must be licensed in both WI and IL for P&C and Life within 90 days of hire.

Valid driver's license and transportation required

• Ability to work independently towards a weekly/monthly sales plan, set priorities, and organize work
• Active involvement in the local community
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated experience with PC software applications (Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer)
• Experience with social media platforms

• Demonstrated knowledge of insurance concepts and principles
• Demonstrated effective multi-line insurance marketing and sales experience
• College degree or equivalent experience in a related field

Comfortable small office with 2 part time CSR's

Unlimited potential to growth

Some travel may be required

Flexible work from home options available.

This position is an Agency Team Member working for the Agency Owner and is not an employee of American Family Insurance.