Agency Sales Manager

Company: Sentry
Location: Brownsville
Posted on: January 14, 2021

Job Description:

OVERVIEW Sentry is seeking a motivated self-starter who has strong organizational skills to join our Agency Sales Team! In this role, you will be responsible for agency selection through identification of qualified agency partnerships for our non-standard auto Personal Lines Insurance. If you are located in southern Texas and have the passion to unleash your talent and the drive to build new relationships, this is a great opportunity for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO As the Agency Sales Manager you will be responsible for implementing plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of agency produced sales, premium and loss ratio objectives. In addition, you'll:
Oversee agency sales within the Southern Texas region
Oversee agency selection, suspension and terminations
Provide comprehensive sales expertise to agents to increase production
Develop new and enhance existing agent premium sources to achieve sales and premium objectives
Implement plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of agency produced sales and premium objectives
Develop rapport with agents to develop acceptable and profitable business
WHAT IT TAKES

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2+ years of related territory sales work experience in the non-standard auto insurance industry
• Sales experience and knowledge of professional sales techniques
• Effective human relations and communication skills to communicate with prospective agents and current agents
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skillset highly preferred
• Ability to meet travel requirements of this job which will be a minimum of 50% travel. There will be overnight travel required when necessary.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and valid driver's license WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive.
  • Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
  • 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
  • Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
  • Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
  • Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
  • Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
  • Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU). HOW YOU'LL APPLY If you are interested in joining Sentry's team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you'll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.
    ABOUT SENTRY All of us at Sentry-more than 4,000 associates-have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We're proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.
    
    Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
    
    Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
    
    Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.
    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.
    TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST Thank you for your interest in Sentry!
    Laura Kaczmarski
    

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