Job Description

Do you want to learn new skills? Do you want your talents to be put to good use? If so, submit your resume today! We are currently recruiting for a well established company in Arroyo Grande, CA that is looking to add an Insurance Agent to their team of intelligent industry professionals! This position offers the ability to learn and get certified for those who would be a good fit, so if you are qualified or are someone who is interested in learning, submit your resume now!

The Insurance Agent position is Full Time and Temp to Hire, with the hours from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. The pay rate for this position is $14-20/hr (depending on experience and currently held insurance licenses), commission and bonuses are also offered – so for the sales oriented person, this could be a very lucrative career! If you have no experience but would be a good fit for the position, the client will re-imburse the required certification once/if you pass and gain the certification. If you are interested, submit your resume today!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent, service and sell the Agency’s products and services, specifically described as any and all Agency authorized client, current and new, insurance policies
• Accurately represent and state Agency policies to all potential and current customers
• Promptly process and submit all new policies and renewal policies according to Agency standards
• Inform the Agent of all problems concerning Agency customers or prospects
• Inform the Agent if the Agency Producer is representing, or plans to represent any other business firm. In no event shall the Agency Producer represent a competitive Agency or product line while employed with the Agency
• Ensuring correct Agent ID is reflected on any new policies written solely by the Agency Producer
• Contact businesses and private individuals in person or by telephone in order to secure and schedule appointments for the Agent
• Obtain basic prospect information such as name, address, and payment method, as well as current insurance and risk information
• Record names, addresses, purchases and reactions of prospects contacted along with taking payments over the phone and in person
• Maintain records of contacts and activity
• Assist Agent with training of Marketer(s)
• Telephone or write letters/e-mails in response to correspondence from customers, or to follow up on initial sales contacts
• Deliver and develop prepared sales discussions, reading from scripts that persuade potential prospects to meet with Agent with the intent to purchase insurance products
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Property and/or Casualty Insurance Licenses are highly desirable
• Ability to properly communicate through both oral and written correspondence
• Must have strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, with little to no instruction, as well as on a team
• Self-motivated and willing to learn new things
• Strong phone skills

WE PROVIDE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN HIRING, PROMOTION, TRANSFER, COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND ALL OTHER EMPLOYMENT DECISIONS. THESE OPPORTUNITIES AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE EXTENDED TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS AND EMPLOYEES WITHOUT REGARD TO AN INDIVIDUAL’S ANCESTRY, RACE, COLOR, RELIGIOUS CREED, SEX, PREGNANCY, GENETIC INFORMATION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY (INCLUDING TRANSGENDER) OR EXPRESSION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, MEDICAL CONDITION, MENTAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITY, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED STATUS UNDER APPLICABLE LAWS.