Entry Level Sales Representative

Alleviation Enterprise•Muskogee, OK

About The Position

This entry-level outside direct sales position focuses on a dedicated sales territory. The representative receives comprehensive classroom and field training and works with small and medium-sized businesses across various industries, meeting with business owners and decision-makers to promote supplemental insurance products and services to businesses and employees. The role involves individual conversations and, at times, presentations to groups of 50 to 100 or more. It offers independence and opportunities for growth. Prior sales experience is appreciated but is not required.

Requirements

Ambition, self-discipline, dedication to helping people, resilience, adaptability, and the ability to overcome challenges.
Pass a high-level pre-employment background check.
Active driver's license and reliable transportation.
Active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in the state of residence, or willingness to obtain one. A study course is provided at no cost, and state licensing fee reimbursement is available.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prior sales experience is appreciated but not required.

Responsibilities

Use the customized Salesforce CRM to develop 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, build 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

Weekly draw pay option plus commissions with no caps.
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.
Schedule control based on results achieved rather than time worked.
Continuing professional development classes, advanced sales training, and leadership development classes.
Comprehensive classroom and field training program.
State insurance licensing fee reimbursement available.