Insurance Sales Agent - Champaign, IL

ACS Auto Club Services, Inc.
Champaign, IL, 61825, USA

Sales
Full-time
insurance sales agent
insurance licensing
property and casualty insurance

Our job summary

The Insurance Sales Agent at AAA The Auto Club Group is responsible for selling and servicing branded and brokered insurance products, memberships, and financial products, primarily through local branch walk-in traffic and lead generation. The role involves using consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs, quote, bind, and issue policies, and meet sales targets while providing excellent customer service. Applicants must hold or quickly obtain relevant state insurance licenses and have strong sales, communication, and prospecting skills.

It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group!

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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 WHORequired 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 EnvironmentWorks 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

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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, and roadside assistance.

And when you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.

We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.

To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com

Important Note:

ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.

The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.

AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.

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