Insurance Agent

Shelter Insurance Companies•Hattiesburg, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Shelter Insurance is seeking an exceptional entrepreneur to become a Shelter Insurance Agent in Hattiesburg, MS. This role is for individuals who desire to meet new people, develop contacts, become known in their community, and are passionate about serving it. It offers the opportunity to grow sales, business, and networking skills, control one's own income, and start a business without extreme start-up costs or capital requirements. Shelter does not require a previous background in the insurance industry, welcoming candidates from diverse fields like real estate, retail sales, education, and coaching. The company provides in-house and virtual new agent training schools, along with continuing industry education, to help agents build their agencies. Agents are expected to meet sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies. While developing prospects and selling Shelter products is the main focus, agents may also have the opportunity to hire staff for administrative duties and sales improvement. Shelter offers a purpose-driven culture centered on community leadership, diversity & inclusion, and financial strength & stability. The company, established in 1946, is a financially sound, super-regional insurance group providing auto, home, life, and business insurance, and emphasizes a supportive work/life balance.

Requirements

Desire to meet new people, develop new contacts, and become known in your community
Passionate about serving your community
Desire to grow your sales, business, and networking skills to new heights
Desire to control your own income
Motivated attitude
Entrepreneurial spirit
Skilled capacity for effectively communicating with clients in a sales atmosphere
Meet sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies
Possess a strong desire to be a business owner
Vigorous passion for helping people
Desire to work for a company that strives to be a leader in its communities
Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Previous background in the insurance industry
Some sales experience
A degree with general business courses

Responsibilities

Meet new people, develop new contacts, and become known in your community
Serve your community
Grow your sales, business, and networking skills to new heights
Develop prospects and sell Shelter products in your agency
Bring on staff to help perform general administrative duties and improve sales (opportunity)