Sales Representative

Sales Representative Sentry Insurance Sentry Insurance is one of the country's largest and strongest mutual insurance companies. Sentry was founded in 1904 by members of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association. Today, Sentry has more than $8.5 billion in assets, a policyholder surplus of $2.3 billion and annual premiums in excess of $1.8 billion.

Sentry Insurance is headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States.

Sentry offers a full line of property, casualty and life insurance products to protect businesses, cars, homes, lives and retirement incomes.Job Description
Sales Representative

Sentry Insurance
Sentry Insurance is one of the country's largest and strongest mutual insurance companies. Sentry was founded in 1904 by members of the Wisconsin Retail Hardware Association. Today, Sentry has more than $8.5 billion in assets, a policyholder surplus of $2.3 billion and annual premiums in excess of $1.8 billion. Sentry Insurance is headquartered in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. Sentry offers a full line of property, casualty and life insurance products to protect businesses, cars, homes, lives and retirement incomes.

Responsibilities:

Installation and Development:
Successfully complete the Career Development Program.

Attend and participate in all Home Office and field training classes and meetings.

Read, understand, and implement sales policies and programs communicated through team meetings, bulletins and other releases from Home Office.

Complete objectives related to sales, prospecting and utilization of proper selling techniques.

Complete self-directed training programs to enhance sales abilities and results.


Premium Acquisitions:
Participate in the development and attainment of production and activity objectives.

Meet or exceed objectives for new business written premium.

Pursue leads assigned by the Company.


Field Underwriting:
Field underwrite new business according to company policies and procedures.

Participate in loss prevention activities by inspecting the risk to determine eligibility and to assure company standards are met.

Advise company on market trends and the product needs of policyholders.


Policyholder Service:
Provide total insurance planning by analyzing existing exposures and coverages, assessing needs and developing a plan for meeting those needs with Sentry products.

In the event of a loss, refer the policyholder to the appropriate claims center.


Relationships:
Work closely with Sales Manager and Home Office training to develop solid foundation in insurance products and sales techniques.

Work with Home Office underwriting and customer service units as needed

Work closely with Market Affiliations and Sentry employees to maximize the available prospecting and sales opportunities.

Have daily contact with a Sales Manager, sales office staff, or other sales support functions as necessary.Job Requirements
Strong communication skills, analytical skills and math aptitude are essential. Knowledge of effective selling techniques and previous sales experience are desired. Background in technical insurance (e.g., rates, coverage, etc.) is desired. Previous company experience to provide familiarity with company policies and procedures is helpful.

Benefits
Sentry's excellent benefits package is designed to meet today's most important needs. Benefits for full-time Sentry Insurance employees include:

Group Health And Dental Insurance

Prescription Eyewear Plan

Group Life Insurance

401(K) Plan With Matching Funds

Retirement Plan

Paid-Time Off Or Time Away From Territory Plan

Pretax Dependent Care And Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts

Student Loan Program

Credit Union

Career Education

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.