Now Hiring - Insurance Sales Agent in Skokie, IL

How does Insurance Sales at Heil & Heil compare to other sales positions?

Insurance Industry:

• Recession proof—Insurance is legally required for most businesses
• No supply chain issues—Insurance is a contract, not a box that needs to be shipped. It’s always in stock
• Growth Industry—Commercial Insurance is consistently growing, and new businesses are being developed every day. Every person and business needs insurance!

Compensation:

• Commission on New & Existing business. Steadily grow your income by adding new accounts each year while still being paid for business renewals
• 40% Commission on New; 30% on Existing/ Renewals
• Quarterly Bonus incentives can add an additional $20,000 in your pocket for hitting goals.
• Aggressive base pay while you establish your territory

Career growth opportunities:

• Paid training
• Paid continuing education
• Reimbursement for licensing fees
• Career pathing

Daily Activities:

• Be in the field - Customer face time is paramount to building trust. Company paid lunches/dinners/events is a regular part of the job.
• Be the hero. Insurance exists because disasters happen. You get to help guide trusted partners through difficult times when they need the most help.
• Work your leads - Paid social media, radio, & DTC marketing efforts to drive your business. These services do not come out of your commissions!
• Focus on your pipeline and gaining more relationships while a dedicated team works on quoting your leads and servicing your existing book of customers.

Work Life Balance:

• Flexible schedule based on office & field time.
• PLEASE: Coach your kids, Lead the Girl Scout Troop, Celebrate life’s many milestones. H&H is family owned and operated and wants you to have success at work and at home

Job Summary: Insurance Producer/Agents reports to the Director of Commercial New Business with the function of gaining new customer relationships, collecting account information and selling new and renewal business for the agency.

Functions include but, are not limited to:

• Lead generation through networking, cold calls, and other means of gaining new customers.
• Work on call-in and website generated leads.
• Gathering information and documents from prospects and customers.
• Create and complete insurance applications for new business and renewals
• Submit quote requests to the New Business Assistant and work with them to get the best quote option.
• Gather any necessary additional information during quoting
• Present and sell insurance to prospective businesses through a consultative and advisory approach. Report bind orders to New Business Assistant.
• Gain customers interest in Personal Lines and refer all accounts to the Personal Lines Department
• Cross Sell Individual/ Group Life insurance to all opportunities.
• Help customers through claims, talk through endorsements and be an advisor during the policy term and at renewal.
• Work with the Service team to maintain the accounts during the term and offer the best renewal option.
• Collect down payments when necessary.
• Collect all signed forms needed to bind accounts.
• Use sales and AMS systems to document activities and client communications.
• Maintain a positive attitude and self-motivation.
• Work well independently and with a team.

Job Requirements:

• No Insurance background required
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2 years sales experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Skokie, IL 60077: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• B2B sales: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Insurance Producer License (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Skokie, IL 60077