Direct Sales Agent Specialist

Job Description

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist is responsible for driving profitable growth by generating new business, cross‑selling existing customers, and building lasting relationships. This role focuses on understanding customer needs, delivering tailored solutions, and maintaining a strong book of business. The agent sells to local customers in person and over the phone, while driving growth through community involvement, relationship building, and outside marketing efforts.

• Achieve sales goals through new business, cross‑sell, and retention
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline, including local lead generation and referrals
• Develop relationships within the community (e.g., dealerships, events, local partners) to support business growth
• Conduct outbound prospecting and follow‑ups to convert opportunities into sales
• Partner with leadership to support sales and local marketing initiatives
• Stay informed on products, underwriting guidelines, and market competition
• Deliver results aligned with performance standards, compliance requirements, and customer experience expectations

Day 1 benefits including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, pension and more; 20 PTO days per year and 6 paid holidays; ability to sell a variety of industry‑leading products through retail stores and phone; entrepreneurial, performance‑based and results‑focused culture; multi‑tiered comprehensive paid training program; base hourly rate plus uncapped monthly incentive.

• 0 – 2 years of experience
• P&C licensing (preferred) or must attain required licensure within 90 days of joining the company

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Adaptability
• Business Integrity
• Business Rules
• Communication
• Cooperation
• Customer Service
• High Reliability
• Persuasion
• Professional Integrity
• Sales
• Social Orientation
• Time Management

Base compensation: $20.00 per hour.
Additional incentive pay, such as commissions and bonuses, may be earned based on individual and team performance.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pension
• 20 paid time off days per year
• 6 paid holidays

National General Holdings Corp. is an Equal Opportunity (EO) 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 it is not our practice to sponsor individuals for work visas. Employees eligible to work from home also receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement to help offset internet costs.

Reliable internet is required, with minimum speeds of 50MB download and 5MB upload.

Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.

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