Job summary
Insurance Agent TraineeLocation: Hybrid remote in Stevens Point, WIResponsible for obtaining Personal Lines or Property & Casualty license
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Learns appropriate methods and processes in order to counsel, educate and promote Dairyland Insurance Products and services to customers.• Works to develop a comprehensive understanding of specific company products in order to portray confidence and credibility to customers/prospects.• Answers routine inbound prospect inquiries on coverage limits, deductibles, etc.• With guidance, provides quotes and may bind coverage for customers in a timely fashion.• Matches coverage needs of customer/prospect to available products and /or services.• Reports on all lead & sales activities.• Learns to sell new business generated from in-bound quote calls.• Performs other job-related duties requiring the same general knowledge, skills and degree of responsibility commensurate with assigned level.
Requirements
• Associate degree, or 0-2 years' experience• At least one year of inbound call center or phone sales experience preferred• Ability to obtain and maintain required state licensing and carrier appointments.• Effective phone communication, analytical, decision-making and human relation skills to deal effectively with prospects and customer issues in a professional manner.• Effective multi-tasking and time management skills.• Previous sales experience preferred.• Proficiency of MS Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel), internet, and other related computer applications.• Bilingual fluency in English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.• Availability to work a non-standard schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Benefits
• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday in office.• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office.• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office: Offices with a cafeteria, $5.00 daily stipend Offices without a cafeteria, $15.00 weekly stipend• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
