Direct Sales Agent Specialist
Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi, 39400, USA
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Sales
Insurance Sales, Financial Sales
Job Description
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 or retail location. It attracts and generates new customers, cross‑sells existing customers, and supports our product offerings including Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance.
The 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.
- 0 – 2 years of experience
- P&C licensing (Preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company.
- 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 to build a sales pipeline and maintains an active physical presence to build multiple centers of influence/referral sources.
- Initiates outbound calling to an established target customer base for product offerings.
- Monitors key competitors in the local market area and suggests initiatives to improve the company’s position.
- 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 policy changes.
- Receives customer payments, issues receipts, and verifies reports of receipts for cash drawers.
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
- Business Integrity
- Customer Service
- Persuasion
- Social Orientation
- Time Management
Base compensation: $20.00 per hour
Total compensation may include incentive pay such as commissions and bonuses, based on individual and team performance.
Benefits- Day 1 benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pension and 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
National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of any characteristic protected by law. Candidates must possess authorization to work in the United States, as we do not sponsor work visas. In the event you need assistance or accommodation in completing your online application, please contact NGIC main office by phone at .
When working from home, employees must have a dedicated, private workspace free from distractions, appropriate desk and seating, and reliable internet with minimum speeds of 50 MB download and 5 MB upload. National General Holdings Corp. provides a comprehensive technology setup and a monthly connectivity reimbursement for remote employees.
Our company policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.
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