Farmers Insurance is seeking a persuasive communicator to join their team as a Direct Sales Representative. In this hybrid role, you will respond to inbound calls, promote insurance products, and provide exceptional customer service while driving sales.
Responsibilities
- Sell insurance products to inbound callers by gathering data from customers to generate quotes and ultimately bind the business; in some instances, make outbound calls
- Provide exceptional customer service and build strong relationships, while educating customers regarding coverages and cost so that the customer can select the most appropriate option
- Qualify customers as buyers of other products/services to create cross-sell and upselling opportunities
- Navigate multiple computer systems while seamlessly interacting with the customer
Skills
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a sales environment
- Proven ability to meet quotas, metrics and goals
- A drive to work in a fast-paced, high energy environment
- Desire for a long-term career within the insurance industry
- Proven ability to take initiative, solve problems, and prioritize tasks
- Direct sales skills, and the aptitude to influence customers and close the sale
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; the ability to adapt communication style to each phone call, and explain complex policy and coverage information in understandable terms
- Must be eligible to obtain resident/non-resident property and casualty license in all required states
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Benefits
- Bonus Opportunity (based on Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance
Company Overview
- The companies comprising the Farmers Insurance Group of Companies® currently make up one of the country's largest insurers of vehicles, homes and small businesses, and provide a wide range of other specialty insurance and financial services products. It was founded in 1928, and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.farmers.com.