Insurance Sales Agent

AAA Mid-Atlantic•Toms River, NJ

1d•$45,000 - $52,000•Onsite

About The Position

Insurance Sales Agents identify customer needs and recommend appropriate insurance products, including personal lines, small commercial, and life insurance. They maintain partnerships with insurance company representatives and underwriters, serving as a liaison between clients and insurers. Agents are expected to develop their own leads through referral sources such as realtors and brokers, mortgage lenders, car dealerships, automotive repair shops, bankers, businesses, and AAA member referrals. This is an in-office position for candidates who live within a commutable distance of Toms River, New Jersey. The base compensation is $45,000–$52,000 per year, adjusted based on experience, geographic location, and other job-related factors as permitted by law. The position also offers uncapped commission, with forecasted first-year earning potential of $60,000–$100,000. Commission is earned beginning with the first policy sold, with no baseline sales requirement for commission eligibility. Career advancement opportunities include Retention, Inside Sales, Coaching, and other roles. The company offers support for building a book of business, including access to multiple insurance carriers, potential access to AAA members, marketing funds, inbound leads through a custom Salesforce platform, a robust telephony platform, four weeks of onboarding and systems training, and 12 months of one-to-one coaching from an Insurance Process Specialist. Other sales support includes promotions, recognition programs, performance awards, and potential incentive trips for top performers.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in a sales environment meeting set metrics.
Experience networking and prospecting to generate leads.
Must reside within a commutable distance of Toms River, New Jersey.
Must be able to work in the office.

Nice To Haves

Active Property and Casualty License.
Life License.
Experience with Salesforce, Applied EPIC, and multiple carriers or a rater platform.

Responsibilities

Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate insurance products, including personal lines, small commercial, and life insurance.
Maintain partnerships with insurance company representatives and underwriters, acting as a liaison between clients and insurers.
Develop leads through referral sources, including realtors and brokers, mortgage lenders, car dealerships, automotive repair shops, bankers, businesses, and AAA member referrals.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plan options.
Up to 2 weeks of paid parental leave.
401(k) plan with company match up to 7%.
More than 2 weeks of PTO within the first year.
Paid company holidays.
Company-provided volunteer opportunities and 1 volunteer day per year.
Free AAA Membership.
Continual learning reimbursement up to $5,250 per year.
Uncapped commission, with commission earned beginning with the first policy sold.
Potential exclusive annual sales trips and other incentives for top performers.
Marketing funds to build community presence and relationships.
Four weeks of dedicated onboarding and systems training.
Twelve months of one-to-one coaching from an Insurance Process Specialist.
Sales promotions, recognition programs, and performance awards.