Sales Trainer

Andrew Meier•Independence, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Meier Agency is seeking a Sales Trainer for an in-field leadership position. The role begins with building and managing a personal book of business by contacting small and medium-sized businesses and engaging employees and decision-makers. The position then offers a fast track to leadership while continuing to involve field sales calls and training new hires. The Sales Trainer develops and delivers training to improve sales representatives’ product knowledge, sales techniques, objection handling, and customer relationship management, and provides ongoing coaching and mentorship. The agency is an independent insurance agency seeking team-oriented, entrepreneurial candidates committed to serving clients. Candidates must have or be willing and able to obtain a Health and Life producer license and learn about insurance programs and relevant regulations. The position is full-time, conducted in person in a business-to-business setting, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule and weekends as needed. Compensation is listed as $85,000–$100,000 per year, with a competitive weekly draw, commissions, and bonuses.

Requirements

Have or be willing and able to obtain a Health and Life producer license.
Have a bachelor's degree or at least four years of professional post-high-school work experience. Candidates within six months or less 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.
Have sales experience with a proven track record of success.
Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to analyze complex ideas such as insurance programs.
Demonstrate self-drive, professionalism, a positive attitude, and an excellent work ethic.
Have a desire to grow.
Have basic computer skills.
Be willing to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may affect policyholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience using sales-related software, such as a CRM.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Build and manage a client portfolio by cold calling small and medium-sized businesses and engaging employees and decision-makers.
Develop practical sales training programs tailored to teams and individuals, covering sales techniques, product knowledge, objection handling, and customer relationship management.
Conduct engaging training sessions for new recruits and experienced sales representatives.
Work with Sales Managers to assess training needs and develop strategies to address them.
Evaluate training effectiveness through feedback, metrics, and performance assessments, and adjust programs for continuous improvement.
Provide personalized ongoing coaching and support to sales representatives.
Mentor new hires and help them develop their skills and navigate their roles.
Continue working in the field, including going on sales calls.

Benefits

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