Travel Pet Insurance Sales Associate - Des Moines, IA
About The Position
Fetch is seeking a Travel-Focused Pet Insurance Sales Associate who thrives on movement, relationship-building, and making meaningful connections. This role involves significant travel (up to 50% of the time) to meet with shelter partners, represent Fetch in person, and engage pet parents face-to-face to explain the value of Fetch's coverage. Candidates should be excited about exploring different regions and expanding their impact. Relocation assistance to a regional hub may be available. The role requires establishing and maintaining productive relationships with key personnel at partner locations, assessing partner needs, identifying new business opportunities, and collaborating with peers. The associate will also manage an expense budget and administrative tasks related to partnerships, while consistently exceeding customer expectations.
Requirements
- Willing to travel, up to but not limited to, 50% of the time
- Ability to travel to various shelters across the country. Some travel may be regional and within driving distance, while other travel may be national and require air travel
- Ability to structure your work week during peak hours a must (Friday-Sunday) when it is most lucrative for the agent
- Active Property & Casualty (P&C) license or willing to obtain a P&C license at the expense of the Company within 30 days of employment (subject to state requirements)
- Proven self-starter with 3-5 years of in an animal care role
- Energized by being an industry pioneer
- Passion for prospecting new sales opportunities on a daily basis (must enjoy speaking with people face to face)
- Ability to think and act independently within a fast-paced sales cycle
- Proven success in building relationships using a consultative, solution-focused approach
- Demonstrated customer service skills and the ability to understand Fetch's customers’ needs
- Must be willing to travel to various industry events as required
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills
- Excellent team player; proven ability to apply innovative ideas and critical thinking
- Exhibits excellent business judgment
- Positive attitude
- Sets the bar high for team standards
- Is action and results-oriented and self-reliant
Nice To Haves
- P&C License Preferred
- Familiar with animal health or animal welfare a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Representing Fetch as a confident, friendly, trusted advisor to sell pet insurance policies to prospective pet parents at our partner location
- Communicating competitive advantages of Fetch; demonstrating a deep understanding of Fetch and competitor pet health insurance products
- Turning prospects into loyal clients, raving fans, and repeat customers
- Accurately recording prospect and customer information in Fetch CRM
- Establishing productive, professional relationships with key personnel at our partner locations to assist in meeting performance objectives and partner expectations monthly
- Proactively assessing partner needs on an ongoing basis through onsite focus and follow-up meetings
- Collaborating with leadership to identify opportunities for new business
- Communicating with your peers via chat to identify challenges and successes
- Virtually attending monthly company meetings or check-ins as required
- Managing expense budget and submitting completed reports monthly
- Managing all administrative tasks and responsibilities relative to the partnership
- Living up to Fetch’s commitment to continuously exceed customer expectations
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical, dental, and vision plan for you and your family
- Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are available
- Highly competitive 401(k) matching
- Generous 20-day PTO Policy, with rollover options. Earn an additional day of PTO each year on your anniversary with Fetch, for a maximum of 30 days
- Paid company (9) holidays, including (1) floating holiday
- Fetch Pet Insurance discount - up to 50% off, up to $1,000 savings/year
- Educational Assistance Program
- Fetch Discount Perks Program
- Volunteering - earn up to 8 hours per calendar year at nonprofit organizations
- Employee Referral Incentive
- Tuition Assistance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
