What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sales Agent - Remote within Nevada and Arizona position at WGIC Wawanesa General Insurance Company?
Working under close supervision, the Sales Agent I supports Wawanesa's growth and profitability by generating new business. This job is responsible for interfacing with potential customers in a call center environment or in person, in order to sell insurance, explain various insurance policies, and help clients choose coverage that most appropriately fits their needs.
Schedule
Training Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Pacific Time
Regular Schedule:
- Monday - Friday, 11:15 a.m. to 7:45 p.m. Pacific Time
- Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
- Split days off: One day off during the week and one day off during the weekend
- Schedule based on a 37.5 work week (subject to change based on business needs)
Job Duties
- Generate new business by interfacing with potential customers over the phone to sell, upsell, and promote insurance services offered, and also answer future business inquiries.
- Process new business from quote to policy issuance.
- Review potential business in order to determine eligibility and approve coverage.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
- Provide superior customer service by establishing and maintaining customer relationships to facilitate future selling opportunities.
- Achieve production sales goals in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- College Degree or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.
- Ability to negotiate to win/win results while focusing on the quality of the transaction.
- Good decision making skills in complex and high pressure situations.
- Good verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to identify an issue, determine resolution and complete action as required.
- Strong ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
- Good organizational & time management skills.
- Sales, marketing, or customer service experience would be considered an asset.
- Current Fire and Casualty Broker-Agent or Personal Lines Broker-Agent license would be considered an asset.
- Knowledge of multiple personal lines insurance products, coverages, and insurance guidelines would be considered an asset.
- In order to work the Spanish-speaking queue, fluency in Spanish is required.
- Prior personal lines insurance sales experience and completion of insurance courses preferred.
Compensation: Depends on experience and varies by location.
Arizona Compensation:
- The pay range for this position is $19.05 - $25.78 per hour, depending on experience.
- This position is considered non-exempt for purposes of wage-hour law, which means you are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
Nevada Compensation:
- The pay range for this position is $20.01 - $27.07 per hour, depending on experience.
- This position is considered non-exempt for purposes of wage-hour law, which means you are eligible for overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a workweek.
Remarkable benefits:
• Health coverage for medical, dental, vision
• 401(K), Roth 401 (k) saving plan with company match
• Remote work opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• Employee appreciation and recognition
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Wawanesa Insurance is a direct-to-consumer insurance company that provides auto and property insurance products in California and Oregon. We are committed to being there for our members when they need us most and supporting our communities. We’ve been serving our members since 1975 and have been recognized for our award-winning customer service.
We are proud to be an affiliate of the Auto Club of Southern California (AAA), Wawanesa and AAA have shared values of service to our members, competitive pricing, and supporting our communities. We have an abundance of opportunities to learn, grow, and advance throughout our thriving organization.
We are proud to offer employees the flexibility to work from home (remote). You may work in any state where Wawanesa currently operates in the U.S. or a state the company has the ability to run payroll. Please check with the Recruiter to determine if your remote work location is allowed.
Wawanesa Insurance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Wawanesa Insurance will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Salary : $19 - $26
