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Inside Sales Representative (Sales Screener)

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National General Insurance

National General Insurance

Inside Sales Representative (Sales Screener)

Hillsboro, OR
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Thinking about starting a career in sales or looking to progress your current sales career? Do you want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic sales environment with real opportunity for career growth and advancement?  Do you thrive in a performance driven environment where your results are directly recognized and rewarded? We are searching for enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking entry level sales representatives.  

    National General Insurance is the fastest growing Property & Casualty (P&C) insurer in the United States and is recognized for our experienced leaders, entrepreneurial culture, and energetic environment. Interested in sales and need an opportunity to get your foot in the door and learn about our culture, products, and sales techniques? This is the career path for you!  You will be responsible for calling prospective clients, establishing a relationship, and transferring them to a licensed agent. This position does not include any cold calling! All of our outbound calls are warm leads that we have quoted in the past or have requested a quote online.

    Prior sales experience is not necessary, but the motivation and passion for being a successful salesperson is a must! We offer two weeks of in-depth and paid training and provide you with all the tools you need to be successful in inside sales. Training covers NatGen products and systems and proven sales techniques to empower you for success. You do not need to have a P&C license.

    Start date: Monday, July 8th. 2019

    What makes National General Insurance unique?

    • Ability to sell a multitude of industry-leading products from our partner carriers
    • Entrepreneurial, performance-based and results-focused culture
    • Company paid training
    • Above market compensation plan with unlimited earning potential
    • Plentiful, highly-converting qualified leads
    • Internal advancement opportunities – grow with us!
      • Agent, Sr Agent, Executive Agent
      • Team Lead, New Hire Team Lead, Site Leader, Affinity Account Manager
    • Sales contests, prizes, and competitions
    • Fun and relaxed work environment including arcade games and ping pong

    PRIMARY PURPOSE:

    An Inside Sales Representative (Sales Screener) is responsible for calling prospective clients to establish a business connection with an NGIC licensed sales agent. This is an entry-level sales opportunity with amazing growth potential for those who seize the opportunity.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Following is a summary of the essential functions of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

    • Conducting outbound calls to warm prospects and existing clientele
    • Selling National General Insurance as an organization
    • Connecting prospective clients with licensed sales agents
    • Conducting requests for quotes
  • Qualifications

    MINIMUM SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

    The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills
    • Strong organizational and time management skills
    • Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
    • Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
    • Computer proficiency or ability to quickly become proficient (i.e. Microsoft Office)

    DESIRED SKILLS:

    • Bachelor’s degree is preferred, but not required
    • Previous experience in sales (may include insurance, financial services, retail, or other related industries)
    • In lieu of sales experience, will consider candidates who have strong desire and aptitude to start a career in sales
  • Compensation
    _Compensation_ Our high performing new Sales Representatives earn an average of $37,000 to $44,000 per year with an hourly base pay and uncapped incentive on call transfers.  We also offer frequent sales contests for cash bonuses and prizes!  We help coach and develop you to move into a licensed agent role, where we pay for your P&C license and you have ability to make $100,000+ per year.
  • Industry
    Insurance
  • Fun Fact
    We're a company of many niche businesses where you can grow and thrive in many different disciplines.
  • About Us

    National General is a leading insurance carrier which has been in the industry since 1939. Through subsidiaries and other affiliated companies, National General offers homeowners, flood, personal and commercial auto, RV, motorcycle, life, accident and supplemental health insurance products. National General Insurance is a thriving company committed to ensuring that our employees achieve their personal best. Our employees are advancing their careers at a best-in-class insurance provider that is an industry leader in innovation. We give employees resources which enable them to take charge of their own future success.