Sales Representative - Baton Rouge, LA

Sentry Insurance • Baton Rouge, LA

52d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for quoting and selling insurance policy premiums to incoming sales prospects from advertising ad purchased leads while providing excellent customer service to new and existing customers. This is an in - person position, Monday through Friday 8:30 am CST - 5:00 pm CST and will be located at our storefront at in Baton Rouge, LA at 4065 Florida Blvd, Unit 1, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Property & Casualty producer's license.
• Thorough understanding of company guidelines with the ability to communicate guidelines to customers and employees.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft office applications.
• Organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task with speed and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish/English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Quote and sell insurance products to new and current customers.
• Advise customers on appropriate insurance coverage and options relative to their needs, explaining coverages and payment options as needed.
• Take payments for insurance policies.
• Provide customer service to in an in-person environment, as well as over the phone.
• Services existing customer policies including policy changes when customer service is not available.
• Perform local marketing in and around the Lafayette area to increase business.
• Maintain the storefront, opening and closing location daily.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees