Insurance Sales Agent - Hendersonville TN

Insurance Sales Agent – AAA – The Auto Club Group Job Type: Full‑time (W‑2); Exempt: Hourly. $5,000 Ramp‑up Compensation Support. Compensation & Benefits Base pay + performance‑based incentives. Average annual earnings: $57,000–$87,000+. Ramp‑up pay: $200 per week during months 0–2; $150 per week during months 3–4; $100 per week during months 5–6. Elevated incentive payout during first 15 months. New Hire On‑Pace Bonus tied to performance milestones. Non‑exempt position eligible for overtime pay. Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 6%, paid parental leave, adoption assistance, PTO, floating holidays, CEO days, tuition reimbursement, volunteer day, AAA membership, employee discounts. Success Factors Consistent outreach. Strong follow‑up. Community networking. Building trust with clients. Key Responsibilities Own the sale and ongoing service of ACG‑branded and brokered insurance products, memberships, and financial products within a high‑traffic ACG branch. Leverage proven sales methodologies and insurance expertise to uncover customer needs, generate new business, retain existing clients, and grow ACG’s insurance portfolio. Consistently overcome objections, negotiate effectively, and close sales while maintaining long‑term client relationships. Drive performance by meeting and exceeding individual sales targets and incentive plan expectations aligned with branch and company goals. Conduct comprehensive insurance reviews to assess risk, identify coverage gaps, and recommend appropriate solutions; quote, bind, and issue policies in accordance with underwriting guidelines and regulatory requirements. Actively engage in local branch and community events to prospect, expand referral networks, and develop new business opportunities. Build and maintain strong rapport with members and clients to ensure high customer satisfaction, loyalty, and trust in the AAA brand. Respond to customer inquiries with a high level of professionalism and urgency across insurance, membership, and financial products. Identify and execute cross‑sell and referral opportunities into Travel and Financial Services lines of business to maximize overall member value. Required Qualifications 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. Education High School diploma or equivalent. Work Experience 1+ year(s) of customer‑facing experience in a fast‑paced computer‑automated business environment (e.g., financial/banking). Insurance experience is helpful—but not required. Training to obtain licenses and confidence will be provided. Skills and Abilities Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and close sales opportunities, including disciplined lead tracking, follow‑up, and pipeline management. Apply consultative selling techniques supported by deep product knowledge to deliver tailored solutions and drive customer value. Proven prospecting and business‑development skills, including generating new opportunities through referrals, outbound activity, and networking. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong customer‑first mindset and confidence in guiding sales conversations. Results‑driven with clear ambition, motivation, and accountability for achieving and exceeding performance goals. Proficient in leveraging technology to support sales execution, including CRM platforms and Microsoft Office applications. Strong listening and discovery skills with the ability to quickly assess customer needs, identify coverage gaps, and recommend appropriate solutions. Work Schedule & Environment Work in a temperature‑controlled AAA branch location. Ability to work varied hours, including possible weekends. Occasional travel to branch or community events. Legal and Employment Requirements Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job. 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. AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr AAA-The Auto Club Group