Insurance Sales Agent - Downers Grove, IL
It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! JOIN THE TEAM COMMITTED TO DRIVING YOUR CAREER FORWARD Job Type Full time Exempt/Non Exempt Hourly Job Description *$2,500 Signing Bonus for new hires. To qualify for the Signing Bonus, applicants must be new to the Auto Club Group (not applied in the last 180 days). There is a 1-year payback clause if your employment is terminated prior to completing 12 months of employment. Additional details can be provided by our Recruiting Team at the time of application.* Looking to take your sales career to the next level? Join America’s most trusted brand with over 100 years of service as an Insurance Sales Agent—no insurance background required. If you have strong-proven sales skills and the drive to succeed, we’ll provide the training and support you need to launch a rewarding career. What we offer Competitive base pay + uncapped commission + performance bonuses Average annual earnings $57,000-$87,000+ Unlimited commission potential Elevated commission payout (first 15 months) Supplemental Pay paid monthly Additional $200/week for months 0-2 Additional $150/week for months 3-4 Additional $100/week for months 5-6 New Hire On-Pace Bonus Non-exempt (overtime eligible) Competitive benefits packages Medical, dental and vision benefits 401k Match Paid parental leave and adoption assistance Paid Time Off (PTO), company paid holidays, CEO days, and floating holidays Paid volunteer day annually Company sponsored Bachelors/Masters/Ph.D. Degree Program AAA Membership Discounts, perks, and rewards and much more Trusted Insurance Brand Walk-in traffic in local AAA branches from Travel/Car Care/Life Lead generation of 13+ million members Annual Sales Incentive Trip What You’ll Do as an Insurance Sales Agent Responsible for the sale and service of ACG branded and brokered insurance products, memberships, and financial products within an ACG branch. Uses sales techniques and product knowledge to identify customer-specific needs to generate new sales, retain existing insureds, and grow ACG’s overall insurance book of business. Effectively overcomes objections to close the sale and/or retain the insured. Works to meet or exceed targets as defined in the sales incentive plan and goals assigned by leadership. Conducts insurance review for clients to identify a range of suitable products. Uses provided tools and applicable underwriting guidelines to assess risk, recommend appropriate products and related coverage, quote, bind and issue policies. Participates in local branch events, to solicit new business, create and expand business networks. Build rapport critical to establishing customer satisfaction, loyalty, and affinity to the AAA brand. Responds to customer inquiries and requests relating to insurance, membership, and financial products. Refer Members to other applicable lines of business (i.e., Travel & Financial Services) as deemed appropriate. WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO Required Qualifications Active State Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license Active State Life Insurance Sales license, or obtain within 90 days of hire Must qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments required for selling and/or servicing Auto Club Group Membership products. Obtain Health and Accident licenses and appointments where applicable as deemed necessary and within a time frame established by the Business Unit. Education High School diploma or equivalent Work experience 1+ year(s) of customer-facing experience in a fast-paced computer automated business environment (i.e., financial/banking) Successful candidates will possess Strong sales skills with a knowledge of effectively developing, tracking, following up on and closing leads. Possess consultative selling techniques utilizing thorough product knowledge. Strong prospecting skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with strong customer focus Ambition, motivation, and drive Knowledge of desktop systems including, but not limited to, CRM and Microsoft Office software applications. Excellent listening skills and ability to understand customer needs.
Work Environment
Works in a temperature-controlled branch location. Ability to work irregular hours with possible weekend work. May travel to local branch events. #LI-DH1 #LI-ONSITE Who We Are Become a part of something bigger. The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America. By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, a Apply To This Job