Junior Sales Representative

Andrew Meier • Rolla, MO

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Meier Agency is seeking a Junior Sales Representative to sell supplemental insurance and build a career in the insurance industry. The role involves in-person business-to-business prospecting, client meetings, relationship management, and tailoring insurance offerings to individual needs. The agency provides training and ongoing support, including virtual, in-person, and classroom instruction, as well as one-on-one coaching from a Sales Manager. Compensation includes a weekly draw, commissions, performance-based bonuses, and incentives. The position is full-time, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule and weekends as needed, and involves in-person business-to-business work.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and the ability to analyze and explain complex ideas such as insurance programs.
• Self-driven professionalism, a positive attitude, and an excellent work ethic.
• Desire to grow and a strong commitment to serving clients.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree or at least four years of post-high-school professional work experience. Candidates within six months of completing a degree may be considered; candidates with less than four years of professional experience may be considered if they have relevant or specialized outside sales experience.
• Must hold, or be willing and able to obtain, a Health and Life producer license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using accounting or sales-related software.
• Customer service experience.
• Sales experience with a proven track record of success.
• Existing Health and Life general lines licensure.

Responsibilities

• Make business-to-business cold calls, meet potential clients, and explain supplemental insurance offerings.
• Build and maintain customer relationships, provide service, address insurance needs, and develop a book of business.
• Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to track progress toward monthly sales goals.
• Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to each customer's needs.
• Keep up to date with changes to agency rules and policies and amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients as appropriate.
• Use marketing strategies, including cold calling and networking, to connect with prospective clients while maintaining a portfolio of current clients.
• Meet with new and potential clients, listen to their circumstances, and present insurance policies suited to their needs.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly draw pay with commissions and bonuses from the start.
• Quarterly and annual incentives, including trips, cash bonuses, and stock options.
• Licensing reimbursement for state fees.
• Exceptional corporate and industry-specific training, including virtual, in-person, and classroom training.
• One-on-one training and individual support from a successful Sales Manager.
• 100% lifetime-vested renewal after five years.
• Fast track to leadership opportunities.
• Flexible schedule.
• CRM and training resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level