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Direct Sales Agent Specialist (2926)

Key aspects of the role:

  • Drive sales growth by engaging with interested prospective customers- all while working remote
  • No cold calling— Connect through inbound calls and proactive outbound calls with active insurance shoppers
  • Enjoy competitive compensation with a base salary + uncapped commissions
  • Sell reputable products from Allstate and our family of brands

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers. 

Job Description

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist is responsible for the profitable growth and attainment of business goals by driving new business sales, and understanding customers’ needs to build rapport and trust. This position drives sales, and builds and retains their book of business within the market / retail location. This position is responsible for attracting and generating new customers and cross-selling existing customers, in support of our product offerings including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance. This role sells to walk-in customers, markets products outside of the office via marketing calls and in-person visits creating community relationships to promote continued growth, and assists customers in the office.

Key Responsibilities:     

  • Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products.
  • Meets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales, cross sell / retention of customers.
  • Leverages community contacts (natural market) to continually build a sales pipeline, as well as an active physical presence in your own community to build multiple centers of influence/referral sources (car dealerships, local events, community organizations, etc.).
  • Initiate outbound calling to established target customer base for Product offerings.
  • Monitors key competitors in the local market area and makes suggestions on initiatives that could improve the company’s position in the marketplace.
  • Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals.
  • Delivers optimal results within

At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.

We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:

Learning agility Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things

Customer centricity Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design

Digital literacy Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.

Results-oriented Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed

Inclusive leadership Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation

Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.

What We Do: As an expert on our products and services, you can give customers personalized attention and innovative solutions to make their lives easier.

How We Support You: Starting day one, you’ll have access to resources and incentives to keep you feeling challenged and excited about your careers.

Make An Impact: As a member of our sales team, you’ll bring a sense of ease and support to customers looking for a better understanding of their protection options. Whether in the field or talking to customers over the phone, you’ll continue to build trust in who we are and what we do.

You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.

As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.

When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.

Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers. 

Job Description

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist is responsible for the profitable growth and attainment of business goals by driving new business sales, and understanding customers’ needs to build rapport and trust. This position drives sales, and builds and retains their book of business within the market / retail location. This position is responsible for attracting and generating new customers and cross-selling existing customers, in support of our product offerings including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance. This role sells to walk-in customers, markets products outside of the office via marketing calls and in-person visits creating community relationships to promote continued growth, and assists customers in the office.

Key Responsibilities:     

  • Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products.
  • Meets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales, cross sell / retention of customers.
  • Leverages community contacts (natural market) to continually build a sales pipeline, as well as an active physical presence in your own community to build multiple centers of influence/referral sources (car dealerships, local events, community organizations, etc.).
  • Initiate outbound calling to established target customer base for Product offerings.
  • Monitors key competitors in the local market area and makes suggestions on initiatives that could improve the company’s position in the marketplace.
  • Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals.
  • Delivers optimal results within

At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.

We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:

Learning agility Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things

Customer centricity Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design

Digital literacy Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.

Results-oriented Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed

Inclusive leadership Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation

Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.

What We Do: Your ability to quickly and calmly make smart decisions can make a huge difference in how confident customers feel throughout the claims process. And as you support our customers, we’re there to support you.

How We Support You: We empower your success starting day one. You’ll have access to everything you need to grow professionally while helping our customers get their lives back on track.

Make An Impact: Helping customers with their claims is about learning their stories, not just processing their paperwork. You can take pride in the fact that you’re providing invaluable guidance and helping to build continued trust in our company.

You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.

As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.

When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.

Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.

National General is a part of The Allstate Corporation, which means we have the same innovative drive that keeps us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. We offer home, auto and accident and health insurance, as well as other specialty niche insurance products, through a large network of independent insurance agents, as well as directly to consumers. 

Job Description

The Direct Sales Agent Specialist is responsible for the profitable growth and attainment of business goals by driving new business sales, and understanding customers’ needs to build rapport and trust. This position drives sales, and builds and retains their book of business within the market / retail location. This position is responsible for attracting and generating new customers and cross-selling existing customers, in support of our product offerings including but not limited to Auto, Life, Auto Club, and Roadside Assistance. This role sells to walk-in customers, markets products outside of the office via marketing calls and in-person visits creating community relationships to promote continued growth, and assists customers in the office.

Key Responsibilities:     

  • Successfully closes sales of insurance and ancillary products.
  • Meets and exceeds sales goals through new product sales, cross sell / retention of customers.
  • Leverages community contacts (natural market) to continually build a sales pipeline, as well as an active physical presence in your own community to build multiple centers of influence/referral sources (car dealerships, local events, community organizations, etc.).
  • Initiate outbound calling to established target customer base for Product offerings.
  • Monitors key competitors in the local market area and makes suggestions on initiatives that could improve the company’s position in the marketplace.
  • Works with Direct Sales Leadership to plan, implement, and manage marketing and sales processes to achieve production and growth goals.
  • Delivers optimal results within

At Allstate, it’s all about teamwork, flexibility, and thinking ahead. We all contribute to the bigger picture, combining unique ideas to design innovative, more affordable protection solutions for customers.

We look for candidates with these skills to help us achieve that goal:

Learning agility Quickly adapt to new situations, continually build new skills, experiment, and embrace new ways of doing things

Customer centricity Deliver exceptional experience with a customer-first mindset and human-centered design

Digital literacy Discover and apply emerging digital technology tools, data and insights.

Results-oriented Start with measurable outcomes and drive results with speed

Inclusive leadership Integrate diverse viewpoints into decision-making processes to enhance creativity and innovation

Together, we’re all working toward Our Shared Purpose, using our strengths to make a real difference for our people, our customers, our company, and the world around us.

You’re in Good Hands ® is more than a promise we make to our customers. It’s a promise we make our employees, too.

As part of our team, we want you to love where you work, and that starts by giving you the freedom to be yourself. Our workplace flexibility and focus on inclusion creates an environment where you can connect and belong. Our goal is for you to feel trusted, heard and empowered to express yourself. When you thrive, we all thrive. And this year, we’re proud to share that we’ve been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers For Diversity, and one of America’s Best Large Employers.

When you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to push your skills to the next level each day. Our dedication to continuous learning ensures that you have access to development programs designed to propel your career forward. As you learn and grow, so do we.

Working here also means getting the chance to do meaningful work and make a real impact in your community. We have been driving change for over 90 years, but the mark we leave on the world, can be even greater when we work together.

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Ryan / 6 years with Allstate

Sales Market Leader October 2020 – Present

  • Strategic Integration Manager – 6-month TDY April 2023 – September 2023
  • Field Sales Leader January 2020 – October 2020
  • Territory Sales Consultant September 2019 – January 2020
  • Agency Process Specialist – Sr. Consultant April 2018 – September 2019

“Through my time here at Allstate, I’ve realized the opportunities for career growth are endless.  There are many people willing to help you navigate the process if you seek the guidance, advance your current skillset, and stretch to prepare yourself for the next role.  Take a leap of faith and welcome new adventures – you never know how the next role will prepare you for the one after it!”

Anthony / 9 years with Allstate

Market Sales Associate Manager February 2024 – Present

  • Allstate Professional Organization – President January 2024 – Present
  • Young Professional Organization – Engagement Director February 2023 – January 2024
  • Agency Support Senior Consultant November 2020 – February 2024
  • Business Process Senior Consultant – Extra Hands March 2020 – November 2020
  • Data Analytics Consultant – Extra Hands July 2017 – March 2020
  • Front Line Leader – CCC April 2016 – August 2017
  • Frontline Rep – CCC May 2015 – April 2016

“Look for growth opportunities that will help you stretch, like temporary assignments and talent shares. One of the ways I have advanced my career is taking on these types of opportunities which has helped me network with new people, gain additional skills and prepare me for the next step. Also advancing my career has not always meant a step forward in my salary band. I’ve had to look to the sides and gain additional insights to help me continue to grow in my career.”
 

Michael / 23 years with Allstate

Property Delivery Director 2023 – Present/Remote

  • Delivery Senior Manager – Catastrophe and Flood 2016-2023/Northbrook, IL/Remote
  • Staff Claims Manager 2014-2016/Northbrook, IL
  • Property Countrywide Workflow, Quality and Good Hands Repair Network 2014/Northbrook, IL
  • Claims Project Manager 2011-2014/Northbrook, IL
  • Property Claims Service Leader 2008-2011/Woodridge, IL
  • Property Workflow Dispatcher/Controller 2006-2008/Woodridge, IL
  • Inside Property Adjuster 2001-2006/Woodridge, IL

“Throughout my career at Allstate, it has provided me with a platform to continuously advance in my career and reach my personal development goals, while building relationships and contributing to a dynamic and rewarding organization.”

Bree / 8 years with Allstate

Unrepresented Bodily Injury Adjuster December 2022 – Present

  • LDU Adjuster October 2018 – December 2022
  • Express Subrogation Specialist February 2016 – October 2018
  • CSS FNOL October 2015 – February 2016

“I wanted to work for Allstate because I knew it was a great company and I heard nothing but great things about the company. I have had a lot of mentors along the way that were always there to support me and push me to succeed. The supportive culture truly makes all the difference and makes me love what I do not matter what role I am in.”

Rie / 9 years with Allstate

Unrepresented Severe/Complex Adjuster – Casualty 100 2023 – Present

  • Unrepresented Moderate Claims Adjuster
– Casualty 900 2018 – 2023
  • Liability Claims Adjuster – LDU 2016 – 2018
  • Claims Service Specialist – Casualty Processor 2014 – 2016

“I have worked for Allstate since 2014. Over the years, I’ve experienced professional growth and risen from the role of claims processor to complex severe adjuster. During my career with Allstate, I received comprehensive training as I progressed through different roles within the claims organization. As I continue in my current role, I look forward to taking advantage of future development opportunities through Allstate to advance my career.”

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