Insurance Sales Agent - Champaign, IL

This is a relationship driven sales role with long-term income potential through commission. Full-time position at the on-site Champaign, IL branch, helping customers find the right insurance and financial solutions.

Responsibilities

Sales, retention and revenue growth of ACG-branded and brokered insurance products, memberships, and financial products; Conduct comprehensive insurance reviews to assess risk, identify coverage gaps, recommend solutions, and quote, bind, and issue policies; Build and maintain strong rapport with members and clients, responding to inquiries with professionalism and urgency; Prospect and engage in local branch and community events, expand referral networks, identify cross-sell opportunities into Travel and Financial Services

Requirements

Active State Property & Casualty Insurance Sales license; Active State Life and Health 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; High School diploma or equivalent; 1+ year(s) of customer-facing experience in a fast-paced computer automated business environment (i.e., financial/banking); Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and close sales opportunities, including disciplined lead tracking, follow-up, pipeline management; Apply consultative selling techniques, deep product knowledge, strong listening skills; Proven ability to generate new opportunities through referrals, outbound activity, networking, and other business-development efforts; Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer-first mindset; Proficient in leveraging technology to support sales execution, including CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications; Ability to work varied hours, including possible weekends; Some travel to local events may be required

Nice to have

Insurance experience is helpful, but not required

Benefits

$2,500 new agent ramp-up incentive; Supplemental pay for six months ($200/week months 0-2, $150/week months 3-4, $100/week months 5-6); Elevated commission structure during the first 15 months; New Hire On-Pace Bonus; Medical plans including HSA eligibility; Prescription drug coverage; Dental and vision benefits; Employee Assistance Program; Company-paid basic life insurance; Optional supplemental life insurance and dependent coverage; Short-term and long-term disability coverage; Critical illness, accident, and pet insurance options; 401(k) plan with 50% company match up to 6% of pay; Additional company contribution of 4% of pay each pay day (100% vested after three years); HSA and FSA options; Paid Time Off (up to 12 days annually for full-time employees); 10 company-paid holidays, 1 mental health day, 2 floating holidays and 1 volunteer day; Paid parental, bereavement, jury duty, and military leave; Tuition assistance up to $5,250 annually (80% covered by ACG); Professional certification support with 100% reimbursement for eligible programs; Complimentary AAA membership with roadside assistance and travel discounts; Adoption assistance program