Sales Specialist

The Pam McCarthy Agency, Inc

Farmington, MN

$44,000 to $50,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

Competitive hourly pay rate plus commission and bonuses
Paid training
Paid Time Off
Sam's Club membership
Birthday Holiday
401(k)

Company Overview
We believe people are an organizations most valuable asset, and their ideas and experiences matter. From our CEO to our agency force, were committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers innovation that will inspire, protect, and restore our customers dreams in ways never imagined. We are a small-town agency, focused on not only our clients but serving the community through volunteering, donations and giving back. As the owner, I am the reigning Dew Days Kiss the Pig champion two years running!

Job Summary
The Sales Specialist role markets, prospects, and sells American Family Insurance products in all product lines. Maintains effective customer relationships, understands customers' needs, and matches them with appropriate product and service offerings. Promotes brand awareness through participation in agency and community events.

Responsibilities

Develops knowledge of the local market dynamics for business development opportunities for all product lines
Helps the Agency grow by using consultative selling techniques to sell insurance products to new customers
Proactively cross-sells and or coordinates with agency team members to provide additional coverage to existing customers
Prospects for new business through leads, telephone calls, and networking
Prepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations in order to close sales

Qualifications

old active MN personal lines/life insurance license or willing to reinstate an inactive license.
Demonstrated sales and customer service experience
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated analytical skills Experience using a wide range of digital devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptop computers
Experience with social media platforms, including, but not limited to Facebook, X, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, etc.
Ability to work independently to plan, set priorities and organize work