Agent
About The Position
Shelter Insurance is seeking an entrepreneurial agent to establish and operate a Shelter Insurance agency in Columbia, Illinois. The agent’s primary focus will be developing prospects and selling Shelter products. The role offers the opportunity to build a business, develop community connections, and potentially bring on staff to assist with general administrative duties and sales. Shelter does not require prior insurance-industry experience or capital/assets to be considered for an agency. Applicants should have a motivated attitude, an entrepreneurial spirit, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients in a sales environment. Shelter provides a mix of in-house and virtual new-agent training, continuing industry education, and support to help agents launch and develop their agencies. Agents are expected to meet sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies. If an agent leaves Shelter, financial responsibility is limited to outstanding bills owed through departure, which may include advertising contracts, telephone bills, and utilities. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Relocation compensation is not provided.
Requirements
- A motivated attitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients in a sales atmosphere.
- A strong desire to be a business owner and passion for helping people.
- Eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Some sales experience.
- A degree with general business courses.
- Prior insurance-industry experience; it is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Develop prospects and sell Shelter Insurance products through an agency.
- Build and operate an insurance business in the community.
- Potentially bring on staff to assist with general administrative duties and improve sales.
- Meet sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies.
Benefits
- Unlimited new commissions.
- Bonus and incentive opportunities.
- Contract benefits.
- Professional sales training.
- Subsidies and office staff reimbursement, if applicable.
- Computer and technology support.
- In-house and virtual new-agent training schools and continuing industry education courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
