Trainee Sales Representative

Andrew Meier • Mission, KS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Meier Agency is seeking a Trainee Sales Representative specializing in supplemental insurance. The position offers comprehensive training and ongoing support, with opportunities to develop sales skills and build a career in the insurance industry. Representatives prospect and meet with business clients, explain supplemental insurance products, assess client needs, and build and maintain a customer portfolio. Compensation includes weekly draw pay, commissions, bonuses, and incentives. The role is conducted in person in a business-to-business setting, with a Monday-to-Friday schedule and weekends as needed.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills and the ability to explain and analyze complex ideas such as insurance programs.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Must hold or be willing and able to obtain a Health and Life producer license.
• Bachelor's degree or at least four years of professional post-high-school work experience; candidates within six months of completing a degree may be considered.
• Candidates with less than four years of professional work experience may be considered if they have relevant or specialized outside-sales experience.
• Proven track record of success, self-motivation, professionalism, positive attitude, strong work ethic, and desire to grow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using accounting or sales-related software.
• Customer-service experience.
• Existing Health and Life general-lines license.

Responsibilities

• Make business-to-business cold calls and meet with potential clients to 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 individual customer needs.
• Stay current on changes to agency rules or policies and amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients as appropriate.
• Implement marketing strategies, including cold calling and networking, while maintaining a portfolio of current clients.
• Meet with new and prospective clients, listen to their circumstances, and present suitable insurance policies.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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