We are seeking a passionate, self-driven, natural born salesperson with a desire to make a difference in people’s lives. As a Licensed Insurance Sales Representative you will be part of a team that is helping to grow the revenue of the office by offering products that people need for their security and peace of mind. Our newest Licensed Insurance Sales Representative will pursue and respond to the requests and needs of prospects and current clients who need insurance. As a Licensed Insurance Sales Representative you will be trained to act as a consultant for businesses and families, evaluating needs and recommending the most appropriate means of meeting those needs.
Responsibilities
Meet new business production goals and objectives as established.
Develop insurance quotes, makes sales presentations, and closes sales.
Document each customer contact in eAgent.
Return all phone messages promptly.
Share training and education knowledge and expertise with team members.
Thoroughly understand and follow all underwriting, rating and compliance requirements.
Maintain knowledge of new products.
Prospecting and generating new business through leads & referral sources.
Generating insurance quotes.
Provide exceptional customer service.
Be outstanding at relationship building.
Maintain client relationships with follow up phone calls.
Prospects for new business by following sales leads generated from referrals, networking,
marketing, and warm lead transfers. NO COLD CALLING!
Presents and explains insurance policy options based upon prospective client needs and their
personal goals.
Requirements
Be a great self-starter with a sense of urgency.
Proficiency to multi-task, follow-thru and follow-up.
Excellent Communication/interpersonal skills.
Confident, self-starter who works well independently.
A terrific presenter and communicator, and a barracuda closer.
Excellent Spelling and Grammar skills.
Problem-Solving Capabilities.
Be able to obtain or currently possess a Property & Casualty insurance license.
Successful sales background.
Minimum 3-5 years prior sales experience is preferred.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
Driven and goal-oriented individual.
Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish is beneficial.
Adhering to strict FCC rules, please don’t apply if you have any charges related to theft,
violence, drugs within the past seven years or ANY past convictions concerning violation of the FCC rules.
Benefits
Paid Holidays
Base Salary with Commissions
Bonus Opportunities
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Weekends Off
Holidays Off
Career Development & Growth
Team Building Activities
About FARMERS Insurance / THE ACOSTA AGENCY
We help people understand insurance so they can make smart decisions on how best to protect their family and its assets.
- Full product offering to include personal lines insurance, business insurance, life insurance, and financial products.
- Ability to write personal lines and commercial products through multiple carriers.
- Experts in coastal insurance to include weather and flood insurance.
- 16 YEARS serving the Greater Houston Area with two offices (Pearland, Kingwood)
- Preferred partner for many area lenders and realtors
- Dave Ramsey Show Endorsed Insurance Partner since 2009
Ranked 1st in production for Texas Farmers® agents
- Ranked 16th in the country with 2,500 Farmers® agents
- Championship agency TOP 3% agencies in the country
- AAA agency only 7% of agencies in the country have this designation
- Twice named agency of the year District 25
National Farmers® Agency Advisory Council 2019-2020
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Commission pay
Weekly day range:
Work setting:
License/Certification:
- General Lines Property & Casualty License (Required)
- Life Insurance License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
Work Location: In person