Inside Sales Representative

Experience more with a career at COUNTRY Financial! We’re excited you’re interested in a career at COUNTRY as we strive toward our vision - to enrich lives in the communities we serve. Our footprint spans coast to coast. But more important than where we operate, is the people who do the work.

Performs sales activities by responding to inbound calls and web inquiries or by making outbound telephone calls for property/causality and life/health new business. Sales Contact Center representatives will follow the Sales Process to assess needs, make recommendations and sell auto and property policies over the phone. Sales Contact Center representatives will refer leads to financial representatives when they are unable to complete a sale.

As the job family progresses it requires more focus on quality, execution, mentoring, training and development of entry level and intermediate representatives.

• Assists prospects in purchasing the correct coverage to meet their needs, preparing rate quotes a closing the sale.
• Evaluates sales opportunities by obtaining important information through the COUNTRY sales process and forwarding these leads to the Financial Representatives in the field.
• Advies prospects/clients of any additional coverage that is available based on basic understanding of underwriting rules/guidelines.
• Enters information accurately and efficiently into systems to process all required documentation including: electronic application, endorsement forms and finalizing payment methods.
• As the job family progresses it requires more focus on quality, execution, mentoring, training and development of entry level and intermediate representatives.

• Excellent phone and customer service skills.
• Previous experience in sales.
• Experience in and understanding of the insurance and financial service industry.
• Current Property/Casualty license preferred. Required to attain within 30 days of starting.
• Typically requires 1+ years of relevant experience.

Hybrid:
Allows 2 days remote work with 3 days in the office after training.

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Base Pay Range: $36,800-$50,600

The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.

Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle.

You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business. You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability and life), 401(k) with company match.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

COUNTRY is headquartered in Bloomington, IL and offers hybrid, onsite and remote opportunities. If you're based at our Bloomington, IL corporate office, you'll enjoy a hybrid work schedule - three days in the office and two days working remotely. For roles posted as remote, candidates who live more than 50 miles from Bloomington, IL may qualify for a fully remote arrangement.

From the moment you’re hired, we invest in you. We know job satisfaction fuels your contribution, so we offer competitive benefits and make investments that help you achieve your professional goals:

• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability and life)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off, parental leave, paid company holidays and paid time off to volunteer in your community
• Tuition assistance and industry education certificates and designations
• Employee resource groups to connect with your peers