Insurance Agent

The Virella Agencies - Thomas

Insurance Agent

Muskegon, MI +1 location
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Are you a motivated people person looking for the chance to break into a new industry? If the answer is “yes”, we are looking for you! Jump-start your career by joining our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent. Candidates with strong interpersonal communication skills will hit the ground running to facilitate insurance sales among new and prospective clients. Job seekers must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to customer service. If you're interested in an exciting opportunity to become a top-notch insurance sales representative, please apply today! Responsibilities: • Serve as an attentive listener when communicating with new and potential clients in order to accurately identify their unique needs prior to pursuing specific insurance sales • Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients • Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking • Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met • Keep an accurate log of sales databases, client reports, bookkeeping records, and more to share progress toward goals with key stakeholders • Must be willing to travel to the office located in Grand Rapids on Mondays and Friday afternoons Qualifications: • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree a plus • Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations that affect insurance sales, insurance clients, and the insurance industry as a whole • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required; customer service experience is a plus • Candidates must have some computer experience, including the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs • Basic understanding of sales lead or accounting software is helpful • Applicants must be able to pass a background check to be considered for this position Compensation: $40,000 - $80,000

    • Must be willing to travel to the office located in Grand Rapids on Mondays and Friday afternoons

  • Compensation
    $40,000-$80,000 per year
  • Locations
    Muskegon, MI • Grand Rapids, MI