Insurance Agent

Shelter Mutual Insurance Company•Columbia, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A company built to serve you. It's your career, Shelter it! We are seeking an exceptional entrepreneur to make a difference in Montrose, CO and become our newest Shelter Insurance Agent. This role is for individuals who have a desire to meet new people, develop new contacts, become known in their community, and are passionate about serving their community. It offers the opportunity to grow sales, business, and networking skills, control one's own income, and start a business with minimal start-up costs. Shelter Insurance does not require previous insurance industry experience; backgrounds can range from real estate and retail sales to education and coaching. A motivated attitude, an entrepreneurial spirit, and skilled capacity for effectively communicating with clients in a sales atmosphere are required. While some sales experience and a degree with general business courses are helpful, the company provides new agent training schools (in-house and virtual) and continuing industry education courses. Shelter does not require prospective agents to have capital/assets on hand or sell/loan agencies. Expectations include meeting sufficient sales requirements and core business proficiencies. Financial responsibilities upon departure are limited to unsatisfied bills like advertising contracts, telephone bills, and utilities. A true business owner’s mindset is required to succeed. While developing prospects and selling Shelter products will be the main focus, there may be opportunities to bring on staff for administrative duties and sales support. This is an opportunity to explore a partnership with Shelter Insurance Companies for those with a strong desire to be a business owner, a vigorous passion for helping people, and a desire to work for a company that strives to be a leader in its communities. Shelter has one of the top new-agent programs in the insurance industry, and with commitment to hard work, they can help launch an insurance sales career. Shelter Agents receive a tremendous amount of support as they build their business.

Requirements

Motivated attitude
Entrepreneurial spirit
Skilled capacity for effectively communicating with clients in a sales atmosphere
A true business owner’s mindset
Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Develop prospects and sell Shelter products.
Meet sufficient sales requirements.
Meet core business proficiencies.
Potentially bring on staff to help perform general administrative duties and improve sales.