Insurance Agent

Shelter Mutual Insurance Company • Hutchinson, KS

5h

About The Position

Shelter Insurance is seeking an entrepreneurial agent to operate an agency in Hutchinson, Kansas. The role focuses primarily on developing prospects and selling Shelter products, building relationships and contacts in the community, serving clients, and growing the agency. The agent may also have the opportunity to hire staff to assist with general administrative duties and sales.

Shelter provides new-agent training through in-house and virtual training schools, continuing industry education, professional sales training, and support to help launch and build the business. The opportunity does not require prior insurance experience or capital/assets on hand, although sales experience and a degree with general business courses are helpful. Agents are expected to meet sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies. Financial responsibilities upon leaving the agency are limited to unsatisfied bills, which may include advertising contracts, telephone bills, and utilities.

The posting describes support that includes unlimited new commissions, bonus and incentive opportunities, contract benefits, training subsidies, possible office staff reimbursement, 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.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Previous insurance industry experience; it is not required.
• Some sales experience.
• A degree with general business courses.

Responsibilities

• Develop prospects and sell Shelter Insurance products through the agency.
• Build contacts and relationships in the community and serve clients.
• Grow and operate the insurance agency as a business.
• Meet sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies.
• Potentially bring on staff to assist with general administrative duties and improve sales.

Benefits

• Unlimited new commissions.
• Bonus and incentive opportunities.
• Contract benefits.
• Professional sales training.
• Training subsidies.
• Office staff reimbursement, if applicable.
• Computer and technology support.
• In-house and virtual new-agent training schools.
• Continuing industry education courses.

What This Job Offers

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