Sales Associate

Description

We are looking for an Insurance Sales Associate to join our team in our Edina, MN office.  This is not a remote position.

 

We’re Hiring Immediately!

 

 

As an Insurance Sales Associate, you will work alongside and support a Comparion Insurance Sales Agent in driving profitable growth through new business sales and customer retention. Your ability to listen actively and empathize with customers will be key, as you will serve as their initial point of contact. Success in this role requires building a strong local network and developing meaningful, in-person relationships within the community.

 

Working for Comparion Insurance Agency, a Liberty Mutual company, means being part of an organization committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We support this commitment through leadership development programs designed to attract, engage, advance, and retain underrepresented talent, as well as Employee Resource Groups that strengthen our inclusive culture, support personal and professional development, and provide opportunities for employees to connect, learn, and engage.

Are you ready to discover what it means to work for an agency backed by Liberty Mutual, a Fortune 100 company committed to putting people first, acting responsibly, and making a positive impact?

Responsibilities

• Utilize consultative sales techniques to prospect for and generate new business opportunities.
• Assist with the processing of new business, including contacting customers to finalize sales and service transactions.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities and refer them to the Sales Agent.
• Contribute to and help execute marketing plans in partnership with the Sales Agent.
• Identify mass-marketing prospects through the existing book of business and community prospecting opportunities.
• Meet monthly new business sales goals.
• Conduct follow-up activities on new policies to maintain high retention rates and maximize cross-selling opportunities.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a high level of customer service.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for customer inquiries and concerns regarding policy establishment and new account status.
• Unlicensed candidates will be enrolled in a new-hire training program upon joining Comparion. This program includes licensing preparation, with Comparion covering the cost of training materials and licensing exam fees.

 

Qualifications

• High School Degree
• 1-2 years of relevant sales experience preferred 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle common objections and educate customers in a consultative manner
• Demonstrated self-starter, motivated to learn and grow in a professional sales organization
• Professional business acumen, strong presence and confidence
• Resourceful team player that can contribute and accept new ideas
• A state insurance license—or willingness to earn one with training and support—in Property & Casualty, and Life

 

Employees may apply for a new role after completing 12 months of employment in their current position.

 

Employees should review all role requirements and apply only for positions for which they are eligible. Hiring processes may vary by country, including differences in procedures, requirements, and timelines.  For country-specific details, please consult your local recruiting / HR team.