Sales Representative

The Alfa Sales Representative Opportunity

Start today with a trusted company who has protected communities across Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi since 1946. Becoming a sales representative with Alfa Insurance is more than just servicing customers and selling insurance. It's making a difference in the lives of your policyholders and the community. It's creating lifelong relationships. It's about being there when it matters most and protecting those things that are most important. It's becoming part of a well-respected company that is based on faith, family, community, and integrity.

Many Alfa insurance agents are independent contractors. These agents are not employees of Alfa Insurance. Staff for independent contractor agents will be employees of the agent and not Alfa Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for prospecting new business in multi-line insurance, quoting and binding policies, handling customer inquiries, documenting requests and completing changes, accept and process premiums and dues in a membership organization.
• Service to members includes strong communication skills on multiple platforms, conflict resolution skills, ability to quickly learn new computer programs and processes. Proficient at adapting to a constantly changing, extremely fast-paced environment.
• Provide support to the agent and service center staff as needed.
• Make decisions to determine applicant insurability and placement using competent skills in binding and processing applications.
• Ensure effective operation of the service center including but not limited to: reports, documentation, and mail distribution.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Attain Property and Casualty license within 90 days of hire (we provide training)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and have an aptitude for learning new programs and procedures
• Team player with a positive, professional attitude

Benefits/Perks

• Annual incentive reward trip for top performers to beautiful destinations in the southeast
• Opportunity for annual performance bonus
• Discounts on your auto insurance (underwriting approval required)
• Benefits include: Health, dental, supplemental cancer, vision insurance, and 401(k) plan
• Paid time off bank to include 3 days PTO after 80 hours worked for new hires
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Healthcare and Childcare spending accounts for tax savings
• Opportunities for advancement
• Continuous training and support throughout your career with Alfa
• College tuition discounts at various colleges in Alabama