Trainee Sales Representative

Andrew Meier • Arnold, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Meier Agency, an independent supplemental insurance agency, is seeking a Trainee Sales Representative to connect with prospective business clients, explain supplemental insurance offerings, and build and maintain a portfolio of customers. The role offers comprehensive industry-specific training and ongoing support, including one-on-one coaching from a Sales Manager. Candidates must hold or be willing and able to obtain a Health & Life producer license; licensing reimbursement for state fees is offered.

Compensation includes a weekly draw for the first six weeks, commissions, and performance bonuses. The posting also describes quarterly and annual incentives, including trips, cash bonuses, and stock options, and 100% lifetime-vested renewals after five years. The position is full-time, generally scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed, and involves in-person business-to-business work. The stated pay range is $75,000–$90,000 per year.

Requirements

• Must have or be willing and able to obtain a Health & Life producer license; licensing reimbursement for state fees is offered.
• Bachelor's degree or at least four years of professional post-high-school work experience. Candidates nearing degree completion and candidates with less than four years of professional experience who have relevant or specialized outside sales experience may also be considered.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to analyze and explain complex concepts such as insurance programs.
• Self-driven professionalism, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated desire to grow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using accounting or sales-related software.
• Customer service experience.
• Existing Health & Life general lines license.
• Relevant or specialized outside sales experience, including for candidates with fewer than four years of professional work experience.

Responsibilities

• Make business-to-business cold calls and meet 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 informed about changes to agency rules and policies and update insurance programs for existing and prospective clients as needed.
• Use marketing strategies, including cold calling and networking, to reach prospective clients 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; the posting specifies six weeks of weekly draw pay.
• Quarterly and annual incentives, including trips, cash bonuses, and stock options.
• 100% lifetime-vested renewal commissions after five years.
• Industry-specific training offered virtually, in person, and in a classroom.
• One-on-one training and individual support from a Sales Manager.
• Licensing reimbursement for state fees.
• CRM and training resources.
• Fast-track leadership opportunity.
• Flexible schedule is described as an attraction of the role.

What This Job Offers

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