Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2565)

Allstate • Pascagoula, MS

5d

About The Position

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist drives profitable growth by generating new business, cross-selling existing customers, and building lasting customer relationships. The role focuses on understanding customer needs, providing tailored insurance solutions, and maintaining a strong book of business. The agent sells to local customers in person and over the phone, while supporting growth through community involvement, relationship building, and outside marketing efforts.

The role offers an hourly base rate plus monthly incentives, including commissions and bonuses based on individual and team performance. The company provides a comprehensive paid training program and access to multiple insurance products through retail stores and phone sales.

Requirements

• 0–2 years of experience.
• Preferred: Property and Casualty (P&C) licensing; otherwise, obtain required licensure within 90 days of joining.
• Skills: active learning, adaptability, business integrity, customer service, persuasion, sales, social orientation, and time management.

Nice To Haves

• P&C licensing.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales goals through new business, cross-selling, and customer retention.
• Build and maintain a consistent sales pipeline through local lead generation and referrals.
• Develop community relationships with dealerships, event organizers, local partners, and others to support business growth.
• Conduct outbound prospecting and follow up with opportunities to convert them into sales.
• Partner with leadership on sales and local marketing initiatives.
• Stay informed about products, underwriting guidelines, and market competition.
• Deliver results in line with performance standards, compliance requirements, and customer experience expectations.
• Sell to local customers in person and over the phone.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Pension.
• 20 PTO days per year.
• 6 paid holidays.
• Multi-tiered, comprehensive paid training program.
• Base hourly rate plus uncapped monthly incentives.
• Eligible employees working from home receive a monthly connectivity reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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