Insurance Producer

Brad Strunk - Farm Bureau Insurance Agency

Insurance Producer

Marysville, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Opportunity for advancement

    Training & development

    Company parties

    Dental insurance

    Health insurance

    Vision insurance

    Competitive salary

    Job Summary

    We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Sales Representative to join our team. In this role, you will generate leads, attract new clients, and close deals. Your responsibilities will include building rapport with new and existing customers, evaluating their needs, and negotiating successful deals. The ideal candidate has an outgoing personality, exceptional customer service and negotiation skills, and a strong desire to close deals.

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Schedule

    Group Health/Dental/Vision Benefits

    Retirement/Life Insurance Benefits

    Competitive Compensation

    Professional Development

    Job Stability in a Growing Industry

    Career Growth Opportunities

    Responsibilities:

    Develop rapport and build relationships with existing and potential customers

    Travel to appointments and meetings with potential and existing customers

    Create and implement an effective sales strategy

    Document all leads, sales, and customer interactions in customer relationship management (CRM) program

    Use best practices in negotiation and sales techniques to close sales

    Identify, qualify, and develop personal and commercial insurance opportunities with new and existing clients in person, online, by phone, and through written communication.

    Foster and maintain excellent relationships with clients and prospects through regular follow-up, accurate and timely quotations, and general account support. Anticipate, respond to, and follow up on all existing client needs.

    Actively prospect round accounts and solicit increases in existing client coverage as well as network for new clients, including win backs.

    Obtain best coverage/rate for insured, process quotes, and bind insurance coverage; follow up as necessary with inspection, photos, and other documentation. Present policies to insured and educate them on coverages and rates.

    Foster and maintain excellent relationships with customers and prospects through regular follow-up, timely quotations, and general account support.

    Support and prepare clients for renewal and retention and maintain strong client relationships.

    Anticipate, respond to, and follow up on all existing client needs.

    Collaborate with team members, mentor staff, provide expertise and answer questions, and participate in formal and informal meetings as needed.

    Maintain CE and participate in ongoing education and keep informed regarding industry information, new product information, legislation, coverages, and technology to continuously improve knowledge and performance.

    Qualifications

    3+ Years Experience in Insurance Sales

    Demonstrate strong knowledge of insurance products and usages, rating procedures, underwriting procedures, coverages, and industry operations to effectively secure new business and maintain an existing client base.

    High school diploma required, some college preferred

    Possess a valid driver’s license and a source of reliable transportation.

    Hold the Insurance License required by your state, or be willing to obtain

    Previous experience in outside sales preferred

    Excellent negotiation and customer service skills

    Strong written and verbal communication skills

    A positive attitude and ability to be persistent

    Be people-oriented, customer-focused, and professionally assertive in developing new client relationships and servicing existing clients.

    Possess outstanding organizational skills with an ability to complete difficult assignments without supervision, sound business judgment, strong decision-making, and superior written and verbal communication skills.

    Have excellent time management skills, thrive in a team environment, and have Technology and Computer proficiency including agency management systems