Insurance Sales Agent

Sherrill Insurance Agency

Insurance Sales Agent

Parkersburg, WV +3 locations
Full Time
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 organization 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 • Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met • Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking • Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals Qualifications: • Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required; customer service experience is a plus • Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations that affect insurance sales, insurance clients, and the insurance industry as a whole • Basic understanding of sales lead or accounting software is helpful • Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma mandatory • Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office Compensation: $52,000 - $67,000 yearly

  • Compensation
    $71,000-$93,000 per year
  • Locations
    Atlanta, GA • Columbus, OH • Nashville, TN • Parkersburg, WV