OMI Sales Assistant & Sales Development

Johnson Insurance Group, Inc - Allstate Insurance

OMI Sales Assistant & Sales Development

Waldorf, MD
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    License reimbursement

    401(k)

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Flexible schedule

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    Position Purpose We are looking for a highly motivated Sales Assistant who thrives on talking to people and creating opportunities.

    This role is responsible for generating qualified insurance quote opportunities through high-volume outbound calling. The Sales Assistant is the first point of contact for many prospects and plays a critical role in engaging potential clients, building rapport, overcoming initial objections, and creating a seamless handoff to our licensed sales producers.

    This is a performance-driven role for someone who enjoys connecting with people, is resilient in the face of rejection, and is energized by achieving goals.

    Compensation: $15.50 - $16.50 per hour plus bonuses

    Primary Responsibilities

    Conduct high-volume outbound prospecting calls each day.

    Engage prospects in meaningful conversations.

    Build rapport quickly.

    Identify insurance needs and opportunities.

    Create interest in receiving an insurance quote.

    Overcome common objections professionally.

    Generate qualified warm transfers to licensed producers.

    Schedule appointments when a transfer isn't possible.

    Maintain accurate CRM steps and documentation.

    Complete follow-up activities to maximize opportunities.

    Support producers by ensuring prospects are prepared for the next step.

    The Ideal Candidate

    We're looking for someone who is:

    Energetic

    Confident on the phone

    Resilient

    Competitive

    Persistent

    Coachable

    Organized

    Positive

    Professional

    Goal-oriented

    They enjoy hearing "yes," but they aren't discouraged by hearing "no."

    Required Strengths

    This person should naturally excel at:

    Starting conversations

    Building rapport quickly

    Handling rejection

    Maintaining energy throughout the day

    Asking thoughtful questions

    Active listening

    Staying organized

    Following structured processes

    Time management

    Consistent follow-up

    Success in This Role Looks Like

    A successful Sales Assistant consistently:

    Makes a high volume of outbound calls.

    Generates qualified quote opportunities.

    Creates warm transfers for producers.

    Schedules future appointments.

    Maintains excellent CRM documentation.

    Contributes directly to agency growth through opportunity creation.

    Who Thrives Here?

    Candidates with experience in:

    Appointment setting

    Call centers

    Business Development Representative

    Sales Development Representative

    Inside sales

    Retail sales

    Banking

    Hospitality

    Membership sales

    Collections (because of objection handling)

    Recruiting (bc because of people skills)

    Leasing consultant

    Insurance experience is helpful but not required.

    The Mindset We're Looking For This person doesn't view dialing as a chore—they view every call as an opportunity.

    They are naturally curious, enjoy speaking with new people, and understand that persistence, professionalism, and consistency lead to results.

    They take pride in creating opportunities that help families receive the protection they need while helping their teammates succeed.