Outside Sales Professional

Alleviation Enterprise•Westwego, LA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Sales Professional covers an assigned territory and sells supplemental insurance solutions to small- and medium-sized businesses across various industries. After comprehensive classroom and field training, the professional schedules and attends in-person meetings with business owners and key decision-makers, identifies employee insurance needs, and presents tailored solutions. The role includes working with employees individually and conducting group presentations for audiences of 5 to 100 or more. This is an autonomous, independent sales role supported by ongoing training and a veteran sales team. The professional builds and manages a client portfolio, develops relationships within the territory, and works with a sales manager to set targets and maintain a schedule. Compensation includes draw pay, commissions, and performance-based incentives.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build genuine connections quickly.
A passion for assisting others, resilience in challenging situations, and a track record of exceeding expectations in sales, athletics, or leadership roles.
Clearly defined personal goals, a positive attitude, and an optimistic outlook.
Quick thinking, exceptional situational awareness, and critical thinking skills.
Hunger for learning and growth, strong time-management abilities, and the ability to work independently.
Pass a high-level pre-employment background check.
Active driver's license and reliable transportation.
Active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in the resident state, or willingness to obtain one.
Bachelor's degree or at least 4 years of post-high-school work experience. Candidates within 6 months of degree completion or with less than 4 years of professional experience may be considered if they have a relevant sales or athletic background.

Nice To Haves

Competitive sports, coaching, athletics, or competitive league background.
Relevant sales or athletic background for candidates who do not meet the stated degree or work-experience threshold.

Responsibilities

Use the customized Salesforce CRM to curate leads, generate clients, and expand a professional network within the territory and neighboring communities.
Respond to client inquiries by phone, email, or text as needed.
Schedule meetings with potential and existing clients to understand their insurance needs.
Attend scheduled calls and meetings with the sales manager and team.
Visit new businesses, develop relationships with local business owners, follow up on referral leads, and reservice existing clients.
Build and nurture a personal client portfolio.
Collaborate with the sales team manager to set monthly and quarterly sales targets.
Plan and follow a weekly schedule and working hours, and submit the schedule to the sales team manager each week.
Record daily work statistics and sales activity updates at the end of each workday.
Present supplemental insurance solutions to business owners, key decision-makers, and employees individually or in groups.

Benefits

Comprehensive classroom and field training.
Weekly draw pay option plus uncapped commissions.
Monthly cash sales bonuses.
Quarterly stock share bonuses.
Incentive trips.
Vested renewal commissions.
Health, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days of employment.
Performance-based promotions.
Schedule control based on results achieved rather than time worked.
Continuing professional development classes, advanced sales training, and leadership development classes.
State licensing fee reimbursement is available.