Entry Level Sales Representative

Alleviation Enterprise•Zephyrhills, FL

About The Position

This entry-level outside direct sales position is focused on a dedicated sales territory. The representative is trained to approach small and medium-sized businesses across various 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. Prior sales experience is appreciated but not required; comprehensive ongoing training is provided. The position offers independence and opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Be ambitious and self-disciplined, with a dedication to helping people, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to overcome challenges.
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 completing a degree, or with less than four years of professional work experience and a relevant sales or athletic background, will be considered.

Nice To Haves

Prior sales experience is appreciated but not required.
Relevant sales or athletic background may qualify candidates with less than four years of professional work experience for consideration.

Responsibilities

Use the customized Salesforce CRM to curate leads, generate clients, and expand 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.
Promote supplemental insurance products and services to businesses and their employees, including through presentations to groups.

Benefits

Comprehensive classroom and field training program.
Weekly draw pay option plus commissions, with no caps and a three-business-day short sales cycle.
Monthly cash sales bonuses.
Quarterly stock share bonuses.
Incentive trips.
Vested renewal commissions.
Health, dental, and vision benefits offered after 60 days of employment.
Performance-based promotions.
Control of schedule based on results achieved rather than time worked.
Continuing professional development classes, advanced sales training, and leadership development classes.
Culture of camaraderie, friendly competition, and a success mindset.
Study course for obtaining the required state license provided at no cost; state licensing fee reimbursement available.