Entry Level Sales Representative

Alleviation Enterprise•Longview, TX

About The Position

This is an entry-level outside direct sales position responsible for a dedicated sales territory. The representative is trained to prospect small and medium-sized businesses across a range of industries, meet with business owners and decision-makers, and promote supplemental insurance products and services to businesses and their employees. The role involves individual interactions with business owners, benefits managers, and employees, as well as occasional presentations to groups of 50 to 100 or more. The position is intended for an ambitious, self-disciplined person interested in sales. Prior sales experience is appreciated but not required. The company provides comprehensive ongoing classroom and field training. The role offers independence, schedule control based on results, and opportunities for growth and performance-based promotion.

Requirements

Pass a high-level pre-employment background check.
Have an active driver's license and reliable transportation.
Hold an active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in the state of residence, or be willing to obtain one.
Have a bachelor's degree or at least four years of post-high-school work experience. Candidates within six months of degree completion or with less than four years of professional work experience may be considered if they have a relevant sales or athletic background.
Demonstrate dedication to helping people, resilience, adaptability, discipline, ambition, and the ability to overcome challenges.

Nice To Haves

Prior sales experience.

Responsibilities

Use the customized Salesforce CRM to curate leads and generate clients while expanding a professional network in the assigned territory and neighboring communities.
Respond to client inquiries by phone, email, or text as needed.
Schedule meetings with potential and existing clients to understand their insurance needs.
Attend scheduled calls and meetings with the sales manager and team.
Visit new businesses, develop relationships with local business owners, follow up on referral leads, and re-service existing clients.
Build and nurture a personal client portfolio.
Collaborate with the sales team manager to set monthly and quarterly sales targets.
Plan and follow a weekly schedule and working hours, and submit the schedule to the sales team manager each week.
Record daily work statistics and sales activity updates at the end of each workday.

Benefits

Comprehensive classroom and field training.
Weekly draw pay option plus uncapped commissions.
Monthly cash sales bonuses.
Quarterly stock share bonuses.
Incentive trips.
Vested renewal commissions.
Health, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days of employment.
Performance-based promotions.
Continuing professional development classes, advanced sales training, and leadership development classes.
Study course for insurance licensing provided at no cost, with state licensing fee reimbursement available.