Insurance Sales Specialist

Job Description We are an upbeat, fast-paced insurance agency with two locations: Durango & Cortez. We are passionate about helping others protect what they have worked so hard for, and we are looking for a dynamic individual to join our growing team in Cortez. This role will handle incoming insurance service & sales needs, with the goal of helping us grow our business & provide the best customer experience possible for all our customers. We are looking for an individual that is self-motivated, outgoing, detail oriented, fast learner, and that has exceptional customer service skills. If you are looking for a new career path and enjoy helping others, this could be the perfect role for you. This position is available as an entry level or mid-level position and must have or be able to obtain Property & Casualty License within 30 days. This is an in-office position, and not remote capable. What We have to offer Competitive compensation plan Starting base pay: $17 - $20 p/hour (max pay range requires min 1 year P&C license & experience) In addition: Team & Individual bonus opportunities: paid monthly, quarterly, and annually (uncapped) Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, & Paid Personal Time Benefits available upon 12-month anniversary: Monthly Health Insurance Benefit: agency pays 80% of cost for employee Monthly Life Insurance Benefit: up to $50 Retirement plan with up to 3% matching Fast paced, challenging, and upbeat work environment Positive team culture & atmosphere Standard office hours Monday- Thursday 8:30am- 5:00pm, Friday: 8:30am – 4pm No nights, no weekends! Paid study time for licensing requirements True long-term career with future growth & advancement opportunities For highly motivated individuals our compensation plan offers fast income growth opportunities Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Hands on Training Career Growth Opportunities Retirement Plan Mon-Fri Schedule Responsibilities Client Engagement: Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed. Sales Target Achievement: Develop and implement strategies to meet and exceed sales targets and retention goals. Insurance Consultation: Provide expert advice to clients on insurance options, tailoring solutions to best suit their individual requirements. Client Retention: Implement strategies to improve client retention, addressing any concerns and providing proactive solutions. Product Knowledge: Continuously update knowledge of insurance products and market trends to better serve clients. Administrative Duties: Handle all relevant sales documentation and record-keeping in compliance with company policies. Requirements Minimum of 1 year office experience required Must be computer & technology savvy and able to pick up new systems quickly Must be proficient with Microsoft systems Must be able to type well, use proper grammar, & accurate spelling Must be able to operate efficiently & accurately in a fast‑paced environment Fast Learner, great note taker, & great note utilization Must be able to stay on task with constant interruptions & switching of tasks Must be able to follow, retain, & implement verbal instruction Must be capable of learning via screen sharing & video calls Highly detail oriented Exceptional customer service skills – Able to handle difficult scenarios/customers in calm & professional manner Able to communicate & present self in a professional manner Must be reliable & able to manage their time effectively with minimal supervision Outgoing & positive attitude Team player #J-18808-Ljbffr