Licensed Insurance Sales representative

Join Michele Weber-Enck, American Family Insurance, a leading insurance agency rooted in the vibrant community of Kewanee, Illinois. We are dedicated to providing personalized service and building strong connections with our clients. As a Licensed Insurance Sales Representative, you will be an integral part of our team, offering expert advice and tailored insurance solutions to meet our clients' needs.

If you are passionate about helping others protect what matters most, if you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment, and if you are looking to make a positive impact in people's lives, then this is the opportunity you've been searching for. Join us at Michele Weber-Enck, American Family Insurance, and let's build a prosperous future together.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Mon-Fri Schedule

Evenings Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pre-Paid Legal

Coffee in office

Hands on Training

Role Title: Sales Specialist- All Lines

Agency: Michele Weber-Enck Agency American Family Insurance

State: IL, IA, MO

Reports to: Michele Weber-Enck, Owner/Agent

The Sales Specialist is a staff member of the Agency and not an employee of American Family Insurance.

Objective

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

The All Lines Sales Specialist is responsible for attaining sales, profitability and service goals for all product lines.

Insurance Sales

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, networking events, trade shows and personal contacts (Includes leads through COI, social media, B2B and B2C networks, and sales lead groups)

Secures new business through individual effort and established lead methods

Prepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations in order to close sales

Complies with underwriting guidelines and contacts appropriate division for underwriting guidance when needed

Conducts sales and review appointments with prospective and current customers

Meets and exceeds sales goals

Company and Brand Promotion

Develops, maintains, and cultivates community contacts to enhance agency visibility and maximize new business opportunities

Participates in events designed to promote brand awareness and educate consumers

Insurance Service

Retains existing customers by providing industry leading customer experiences

Ensures completion of requested account and policy updates and changes

Coordinates the involvement of appropriate agency and or business partners when necessary to resolve customer issues

Knowledge and Skill Development

Continually improves knowledge in area or field of specialization, insurance industry, products, underwriting requirements, sales, customer service and supporting technology

Participates in continuing education and professional designation programs

Education/Licenses/Designations

Required by state statutes to have proper insurance licensing to sell, solicit or negotiate insurance products. The following lines of authority are required for this position: Property; Casualty; and Life;

Valid drivers license required

Role Requirements

Ability to work independently to plan, set priorities and organize work

Active involvement in the local community

Demonstrated sales and customer service experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated analytical skills

Experience with PC software applications (Microsoft Office Suites, Internet Explorer, etc.)

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, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, etc.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Education/Designations

Demonstrated knowledge of insurance concepts and principles

Demonstrated effective multi-line insurance prospecting and sales experience

Working Conditions

Non-typical schedules (evenings or weekends) may be necessary on occasion

General office setting

Note: The information contained in this role profile is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all accountabilities, activities, skills and knowledge needed to perform in this role. Please note that functions and work schedules are reviewed periodically and are subject to change based upon business need.