Personal Lines Sales Agent
Company: Cielo - Nationwide
Location: New Braunfels
Posted on: June 9, 2021
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Job Description:
If youre passionate about helping people protect what matters
most to them, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and
operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwides
Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! Whether working to sell new or retain existing business, we are
customer-focused, positive, persistent and tenacious. Our products
are designed to protect our customers, and we know that insurance
coverage has the potential to make their worst day better. If you
are technologically savvy, can connect and communicate in a
fast-paced environment and adapt easily to changes, we want to know
more about you! Note: This job includes a multiple week training period
where the associate is expected to achieve successful completion of
training and assigned sales and quality standards. Handles incoming calls/emails from prospective personal lines
customers for multiple lines of property/casualty business
according to best practices. Performs outbound calls and follow-up
work to close the sale. Writes quality risk policies based on underwriting requirements;
makes decisions by interpreting and using appropriate
classification systems, rating plans, tiers, and selection
standards; utilizes training and sales techniques to close the
sale. Answers questions, provides explanations, and makes
recommendations to applicants regarding appropriate coverage for
auto and/or property policies, limits, deductibles; considers
customer needs as well as company guidelines. Determines and enters
rating information into systems; provides quotation and binds
coverage within prescribed limits. Completes necessary applications and forms; issues conditional
contact/binder within authority. Follows up for necessary documents
and payments. Assists and contributes to the team's current quotas/goals by
meeting individual quotas/goals, as well as unit/team goals. Maintains current understanding and proficiency in sales
techniques and product offerings, keeps up to date with market
conditions and competitors, and systems enhancements. Cross-trains
on other products and lines of business. May perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Your career at Nationwide begins on Monday, August 9, 2021
with an award-winning training program that is designed to set you
up for success and confidence in your new role. Your training
schedule will be MondayFriday, 8:00am-4:30pm CT, lasting 12
weeks.
Full-time schedules are www.****.com hours per week:
Your total rewards package includes a base pay + commission, and a
competitive benefits package.
Job Description Summary
As a Sales Agent, you'll sell new multi-line property/casualty
coverage over the phone with prospective customers in most states.
You'll also provide counseling about insurance needs and product
availability. This will include providing quotes, determining
eligibility and binding coverage after collecting all related
underwriting data and information. You'll specialize in personal
lines (auto, home, boats, motorcycles, recreational vehicle,
umbrellas, flood) business.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Reporting Relationships: Reports to the Direct Sales
Supervisor.
Typical Skills and Experiences:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent; undergraduate
studies preferred. Continuing education as required by state(s).
Prefer participation in professional insurance coursework.
License/Certification/Designation: State licensing as required
for property/casualty products. Continuing education as required by
state(s). Associates must obtain the required state licenses within
the time period designated by the business unit. If an associate
fails or is unable to obtain required licenses/registrations within
the time period designated by the business unit, the associate will
be ineligible to continue in the position.
Experience: Typically, two years related work experience in
sales and customer service. Prefer experience in auto and/or
homeowners insurance. Prefer exposure to multiple product
property/casualty insurance telemarketing in call center
environment. Previous insurance industry experience may be
considered in leu of sales experience.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Knowledge of sales techniques,
property/casualty insurance products, insurance processing systems
and procedures, best practices, state regulations and customer
service practices. Possesses strong verbal and interpersonal skills
to communicate technical insurance information to prospective
customers and influence prospective customers to select Nationwide
products. Ability to operate personal computer hardware/software in
a WINDOWS environment.
Other criteria, including leadership skills, competencies and
experiences may take precedence.
Staffing exceptions to the above must be approved by the hiring
managers leader and HR Business Partner.
Values: Regularly and consistently demonstrates the Nationwide
Values.
Job Conditions:
Overtime Eligibility: Exempt (Not Eligible)
Working Conditions: Requires the ability and availability to
work in a call center environment including extended periods of
sitting at a personal computer, use of a headset, non-standard work
hours/shifts in a 24/7 environment including shifts, weekends and
overtime as assigned.
ADA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to
be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific
circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job
to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
Credit/Background Check: Due to the fiduciary accountabilities
within this job, a valid credit check and/or background check will
be required as part of the selection process.
Keywords: Cielo - Nationwide, New Braunfels , Personal Lines Sales Agent, Other , New Braunfels, Texas
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