Now Hiring - Sales Specialist in Ellensburg, WA

Come join our Team! Our agency is looking for a positive, motivated individual to join our championship team as a full time Sales Representative in Ellensburg, WA.

Around here, things are different.

At the Steve Weidenbach Agency, everything we do, from the way we build relationships with clients to how we support and cheer each other on, comes back to a common goal: we work as a team at being the best at our jobs.

Hopefully, you noticed that our Core Values are listed before the job requirements. We take them seriously. (Yes, fun included!)

Our Core Values are the glue for our team; aligning enables us to operate at an elite level. We're proud to say that we are consistently among the top 1% agencies across the company, and we strive to be better each day.

Core Values:

• Growth Mindset
• Accountable
• Team
• Problem Solver
• Fun
• Gratitude

Required Skills:

• Consistently maintain a positive, upbeat attitude
• Outstanding at follow up
• Excellent communication skills: Phone, Written, Interpersonal
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to transition between tasks quickly and work efficiently

Required Traits:

• Coachable
• Accountable
• High Motor
• Ability to produce a high volume of quality work
• Transition quickly between tasks
• Fast learner

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• A successful candidate must obtain property & casualty insurance licenses within agreed time of hiring offer (30 Days) & life license (90 days from original hire date)
• A candidate does not officially start until they are licensed.

Primary Job Functions & Activities:

• Sales Related: The Primary role of the Family Risk Advisor is to sell auto, home (H06), and life insurance within our marketing area. There is a heavy focus on condo customers. Here are a few of those activities:
• Make proactive outbound calls and receive inbound calls to quote and bind auto, home, and life insurance
• Create a database of coverages for each association we are working with
• Become an expert at reading an association declaration and understanding coverage needs
• Follow up with and meet with new business prospects to make new business presentations
• Execute new business presentations
• Assist team with quoting personal lines insurance
• Follow up with customers after sales to complete the sales process
• Assist with building relations with referral partners (association managers, mortgage lenders, real estate agents, etc.)
• Maintain product knowledge for all lines of business and products written
• Cross-sell while assisting current customers
• Service Related:
• Rate Changes
• Claims issues & questions
• Assist with income phone calls
• Help with billing issues and policy transactions
• Conduct Personal Insurance Reviews
• Other items to deliver outstanding customer experience

Career Paths: There are three potential career paths associated with this positionif the performance of the applicant merited progression over time:

• Line Sales Manager: This person would help build a sales team and be responsible for team sales goals.
• Specialized Sales Lead: The Steve Weidenbach Agency has continued to grow as specialists in sales of particular products. The more specialized the more successful we have become.
• Future Agency Owner: If you know that you would like to run your own business with your own team but don’t believe you currently have the skills or capital this is a great path. This candidate would seek their own agency (outside of markets we operate in) after a 2-to-3-year mentorship program.

Be prepared to discuss which of these paths feels like the best fit for you and why in the interview process.

Compensation & Benefits:

• A successful candidate will make $44,000 to $50,000 with base, commission, and bonus in year one
• Base Salary is $36,000-39,000
• Employer Paid Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Friday: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Weekend events 1 to 2 times per year

About the Steve Weidenbach Agency of American Family Insurance:

Steve Weidenbach and his team are passionate about people and protecting their dreams. Specializing in auto, home, life, commercial, and farm insurance, the Steve Weidenbach Agency has been recognized among American Family Agencies for excellence in customer service and sales. The agency is looking to expand its outstanding team with the addition of a Sales Representative.

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply, please e-mail a resume, and cover letter to [please apply online]

Agency Facebook: [please apply online] Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellensburg, WA 98926: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location

For more on the agency visit: [please apply online] Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellensburg, WA 98926: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person