Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2753)

Allstate • Thonotosassa, FL

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About The Position

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist drives profitable growth by generating new business, cross-selling to existing customers, retaining customers, and building lasting relationships. The role focuses on understanding customer needs, delivering tailored insurance solutions, and maintaining a strong book of business.

The agent sells to local customers in person and over the phone. Growth is supported by community involvement, relationship building, local lead generation, referrals, outbound prospecting, and outside marketing efforts. The agent partners with leadership on sales and local marketing initiatives and stays informed about products, underwriting guidelines, and market competition. Work must align with performance standards, compliance requirements, and customer experience expectations.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience.
• Preferred: Property and casualty (P&C) license; otherwise, attain the required licensure within 90 days of joining.
• Skills: active learning, adaptability, business integrity, customer service, persuasion, sales, social orientation, and time management.
• Must possess authorization to work in the United States; the company does not sponsor individuals for work visas.

Nice To Haves

• P&C licensing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals through new business, cross-selling, and customer retention.
• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline through local lead generation and referrals.
• Develop community relationships, including with dealerships, at events, and with local partners, to support business growth.
• Conduct outbound prospecting and follow-ups to convert opportunities into sales.
• Partner with leadership to support sales and local marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed about products, underwriting guidelines, and market competition.
• Deliver results aligned with performance standards, compliance requirements, and customer experience expectations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pension.
• 20 PTO days per year.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Multi-tiered comprehensive paid training program.
• Base hourly rate plus uncapped monthly incentive; total compensation may also include commissions and bonuses based on individual and team performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed