Marketing Distribution Associate

he position is located in Eden Prairie, MN

The purpose of the department is Distribution Support, Sales and Service of Allstate Insurance products. Working with agencies with selection and consulting to increase sales, generate profitable premium growth and increase market share in Financial Services and Property and Casualty areas.

The scope of this job is to learn about company distribution practices and demonstrate the application and mastery of sales and leadership concepts that will lead the incumbent to a distribution leadership position as deemed appropriate. The length of the distribution leadership phase is based on the MDA's prior experience, development plan and market availability.

The individual will be responsible for

1. Education Phase: Attend and successfully complete Pre-National Sales Education Center, National Sales Education Center, and Post-National Sales Education. Regional Office rotation, learn the office support department structure and programs. Participate in leader job shadowing across all three distribution functional areas (Distribution Support Department, Distribution Leadership and Agency Consulting Services).
2. Selling Phase: Satisfy all licensing requirements including Property and Casualty, Life and Health, Series 6 and 63, Variable Authority if required by state, and other licenses that are deemed necessary. Field sales assignment: work out of an existing Allstate Agency selling and servicing Allstate products.
3. Mini Market assignment: observe and participate in leading a market through on the job training. Assist with Market Development as well as installation of new agencies.
4. Sales Leadership development workshop: participate in an advance Home office workshop to develop consulting skills.
REQUIREMENTS
The skills required are:

1. Advanced - Sales Consulting and Sales Leadership
2. Advanced - Recruiting
3. Advanced - Communication: Verbal and Written
4. Advanced - Technology

Experience Required:
5 years sales and/or sales management experience recommended- Designated Supervisory Principal- Licensing requirements include Property and Casualty, Life and Health, Series 6, 26, 51 or 53, and 63 (able to complete while in education phase and prior to "Mini-Market" phase).

Computer Proficiency:
Microsoft Office products, Internet

Education:
College Degree - Preferred
Major preference: None