Sales Specialist

Errol T. Zimmer - American Family Insurance

Sales Specialist

Lakewood, CO
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Benefits/Perks

    Competitive hourly pay rate plus commission and/or bonuses

    Paid training

    Paid Time Off

    License Reimbursement

    Company Overview We believe people are an organization’s most valuable asset, and their ideas and experiences matter. From our CEO to our agency force, we’re committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that empowers innovation that will inspire, protect, and restore our customers’ dreams in ways never imagined.

    Job Summary The Sales Specialist role markets, prospects, and sells American Family Insurance products in all product lines. Maintains effective customer relationships, understands customers' needs, and matches them with appropriate product and service offerings. Promotes brand awareness through participation in agency and community events.

    Responsibilities

    Develops knowledge of the local market dynamics for business development opportunities for all product lines

    Helps the Agency grow by using consultative selling techniques to sell insurance products to new customers

    Proactively cross-sells and or coordinates with agency team members to provide additional coverage to existing customers

    Prospects for new business through leads, telephone calls, networking events, trade shows, and personal contacts (Includes leads through COI, social media, and sales lead groups)

    Secures new business through individual effort and established lead methods

    Prepares quotations and applications and delivers effective presentations in order to close sales

    Qualifications

    Demonstrated sales and customer service experience

    Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    Ability to confidently prospect, build relationships, and close sales

    Self-motivated and able to work independently, set priorities, and manage time effectively

    Ability to learn and apply new products, systems, and sales techniques

    Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

    Comfortable using computers, smartphones, and other digital technology

    Active involvement in the local community is a plus

    Colorado Property & Casualty insurance license preferred, but not require

    This position is an Agency Team Member working for the Agency Owner and is not an employee of American Family Insurance.