Territory Sales Representative - Redding CA

Job Description

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As a territory sales representative, you'll drive business development and serve as the face of Progressive for independent agencies. In this role, you'll meet with agents in your assigned territory to influence and advocate for increased utilization of Progressive's products and services. You'll tailor your agent meetings to create opportunities to benefit both Progressive and the agency. As an account sales representative, you'll manage the quality of the book of business and overcome objections to drive profitable growth within your territory. By becoming a trusted partner, you'll learn the agency's goals and how our products fit into those goals. You'll be provided a company vehicle, phone, laptop, and company credit card.


Territory: Northern California, stretching from Yuba City up to the Oregon border


Home office location: must reside in the territory with a preference for Chico or Redding, CA


Travel Requirements: Candidates must be able to occasionally travel to and meet with all agencies within this geographic area. Overnight travel will be required within the territory (approximately 5-7 times per month). Additional overnights may take place for agent meetings/conferences or team meetings outside of the assigned territory. In addition, overnight travel will be required to attend training in either Ohio or Florida.


Our interview process for this position will include at least one in-person interview, if you advance after the phone interview.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Must-have qualifications

High School diploma/GED equivalent or higher and a minimum of six years outside business to business sales experience or territory management experience.
Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of three years outside business to business sales experience or territory management experience.
This position requires compliance with Progressive's driving standards and/or policy.
This position requires a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Preferred skills

Outside business-to-business sales experience with a demonstrated ability to advocate, influence, and advance results and business outcomes
Ability to manage work and weekly schedule independently and efficiently- prior experience in a field-based role
Ability to use formal and informal networks to accomplish goals and review data sources
Proficient in Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Experience with a sales or customer relationship management tool (i.e., Salesforce)

Compensation

$95,800-$127,700/year
Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance