Insurance Sales Agent - Grand Junction, CO

AAA-The Auto Club Group•Grand Junction, CO

2d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Auto Club Group is seeking an Insurance Sales Agent to drive new business, retain existing members, and grow its insurance book through a range of competitive product offerings. Agents use consultative sales techniques, product knowledge, and customer-focused service to assess needs, recommend coverage, close sales, and build lasting relationships with members and prospective clients. The role offers commission-based income and a $2,500 new-agent ramp-up incentive to support pipeline and book-of-business development. The position is based in an ACG branch in Grand Junction, Colorado, and involves serving members in person. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mountain Time. Compensation includes a guaranteed hourly rate of $21.63, annualized at $45,000, plus commissions, bonus opportunities, and eligibility for overtime. Average annual earnings are stated as $60,000–$80,000 or more.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Property & Casualty Insurance license.
Current Life Insurance Sales license.
Qualify for, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments required to sell or service Auto Club Group Membership products.
Obtain Health and Accident licenses and appointments where applicable, within the timeframe established by the Business Unit.
At least 1 year of sales or customer service experience.
Strong sales skills, including a history of developing, tracking, following up on, and closing leads.
Advanced consultative selling techniques and thorough product knowledge.
Strong phone sales and prospecting skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a strong customer focus.
Ambition, motivation, and drive.
Knowledge of desktop systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent listening skills and the ability to understand customer needs.
Ability to attend work reliably and regularly.
Consent to a background and drug screen if offered employment.

Responsibilities

Use sales techniques and product knowledge to identify customer-specific needs, generate new sales, retain existing insureds, and grow the insurance book of business.
Overcome objections effectively to close sales and retain insureds.
Meet or exceed targets defined in the sales incentive plan and assigned by the Insurance Sales Agent’s manager.
Conduct insurance reviews to identify suitable products for clients.
Use provided tools and applicable underwriting guidelines to assess risk, recommend products and coverage, quote, bind, and issue policies.
Interact with the market at business establishments and other convenient locations to solicit business, build and expand networks, and develop rapport, customer satisfaction, loyalty, and affinity to the AAA brand.
Respond to customer inquiries and requests regarding insurance, membership, and financial products.
Conduct consistent outreach, proactively engage prospective clients, follow up, network in the community, and build trust with clients.

Benefits

Medical plans with multiple coverage options, including HSA eligibility.
Prescription drug coverage.
Dental and vision benefits.
Employee Assistance Program with confidential support services.
Company-paid basic life insurance and optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Optional critical illness, accident, and pet insurance.
401(k) plan with company matching and an additional company contribution, subject to eligibility and vesting terms.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
Accrual-based paid time off, with accrual increasing with tenure and eligibility beginning after 90 days.
Company-paid holidays, plus a mental health day, floating holidays, and a volunteer day, subject to employee eligibility and business-unit schedules.
Paid parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave.
Tuition assistance of up to $5,250 annually, with 80% covered by ACG.
100% reimbursement for eligible professional certification programs.
Career development and advancement opportunities.
Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts.
Adoption assistance program.
$2,500 new-agent ramp-up incentive.
Commission and bonus opportunities.
Overtime eligibility.