Insurance Agent Trainee Location Hybrid remote in Stevens Point, WI : Responsible for obtaining Personal Lines or Property & Casualty license by completing paid classroom and hands-on training. You will earn a base salary while completing your state required, pre-licensing courses - we cover the cost for all study materials, state licensing exam, and resident and non-resident licenses. Within 45 days, incumbents must pass testing to obtain a Personal Lines or Property & Casualty license and successfully obtain all non-resident licenses. Once licensed, incumbents will be responsible for selling and servicing Sentry products to meet growth, retention, profit and sales objectives within our Motorcycle and Non-Standard Auto business units. What You'll Do 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.
What it Takes 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.
What You'll Receive At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
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. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment 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.
About Sentry We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Thank you for your interest in Sentry! Jennifer Van Vlack
Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
