Now Hiring - Western Mutual Insurance Company - Sales Assistant in Irvine, CA

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Western Mutual has been providing excellent customer service to homeowners throughout the Southwestern United States for over 80 years. We are rated A (Excellent) with A.M. Best. We're looking for a dependable, hard-working, energetic Sales Assistant to provide support for our sales team. We need a self-motivated team player with the ability to handle multiple tasks while paying close attention to detail. The position involves providing support to our sales representatives as agent backup when they are on the phone or out of the office. Other responsibilities include issuing policies, answering phones, taking messages, responding to customers' general inquiries, making follow up calls and sending follow up emails for the sales representatives, running various reports, processing referral checks, assisting on projects assigned by Management, performing general office functions such as data entry and other miscellaneous administrative support duties. The job also involves preparing quotes, completing applications, and discussing coverages with applicants as needed. Our sales department is fast-paced and automated. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and as part of the team, have excellent customer service skills, a positive outlook, patience and excellent listening and communication skills. This position offers base pay plus commissions and bonus with earnings potential of $60,000+ and growth opportunities. Requirements / Preferences * Candidate must have knowledge of and experience with basic automated systems. Basic Microsoft Excel proficiency is also preferred. * An active Personal Lines or Property/Casualty Insurance License is preferred. We help with obtaining one if hired without a license. * Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Mandarin is preferred. However, please let us know if you speak any additional language(s) fluently. We offer a competitive base salary plus commissions. We also provide a full benefits package -including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k Plan, Profit Sharing Plan, sick, vacation and holiday pay. Please submit your resume for consideration. NON-SMOKING OFFICE Please see our Privacy Notice For Job Applicants here: [please apply online] Job Type: Full-time Pay: $35,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan Compensation Package: * Commission pay * Performance bonus Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday License/Certification: * Personal Lines License (Preferred) * Property & Casualty License (Preferred) Ability to Commute: * Irvine, CA (Required) Work Location: In person