Insurance Agent
About The Position
Shelter Insurance is seeking an entrepreneurial Insurance Agent to operate an agency in Smyrna, Tennessee. The agent’s primary focus is developing prospects and selling Shelter products, while building a business and serving the local community. The role may include bringing on staff to assist with general administrative duties and sales. Shelter does not require prior insurance-industry experience or capital/assets to be considered for an agency. Agents must meet sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies. If an individual stops being a Shelter agent, financial responsibilities are limited to unsatisfied bills owed through departure, which may include advertising contracts, telephone bills, and utilities. Shelter provides an opportunity to launch an agency; it does not sell agencies or lend agents start-up money. Agents receive support that may include new-agent training, continuing industry education, sales training, commission and incentive opportunities, subsidies and office staff reimbursement if applicable, and computer and technology support. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Relocation compensation is not provided.
Requirements
- A motivated attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and ability to communicate effectively with clients in a sales atmosphere.
- A strong desire to be a business owner and a passion for helping people.
- Meet sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies.
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Previous insurance-industry experience is helpful but not required.
- Some sales experience is helpful.
- A degree with general business courses is helpful.
Responsibilities
- Develop prospects and sell Shelter products through the agency.
- Build and operate an insurance agency as a business owner.
- Serve the local community and develop contacts and relationships.
- Potentially hire staff to assist with general administrative duties and improve sales.
Benefits
- Unlimited new commissions.
- Lucrative bonus and incentive opportunities.
- Exceptional contract benefits.
- Professional sales training.
- Subsidies and office staff reimbursement, if applicable.
- Computer and technology support.
- In-house and virtual new-agent training schools and continuing industry education courses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
