Personal Lines Agency Sales Manager

Company: Sentry
Location: Omaha
Posted on: October 15, 2020

Job Description:

OVERVIEWSentry is seeking a motivated self-starter who has strong organizational skills to join our Agency Sales Team! In this role, you will be responsible for agency selection through identification of qualified agency partnerships for our non-standard auto and cycle Personal Lines Insurance. If you are located in Des Moines, IA; or Omaha, NE; and have the passion to unleash your talent and the drive to build new relationships, this is a great opportunity for you.WHAT YOU'LL DOAs the Agency Sales Manager you will be responsible for implementing plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of agency produced sales, premium and loss ratio objectives. In addition, youll:

--- Oversee agency sales within the Iowa and Nebraska region

--- Oversee agency selection, suspension and terminations

--- Provide comprehensive sales expertise to agents to increase production

--- Develop new and enhance existing agent premium sources to achieve sales and premium objectives

--- Implement plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of agency produced sales and premium objectives

--- Develop rapport with agents to develop acceptable and profitable businessWHAT IT TAKES--- Bachelors degree preferred

--- 2+ years of related work experience in the insurance industry, with familiarity of non-standard auto

--- Sales experience and knowledge of professional sales techniques

--- Effective human relations and communication skills to communicate with prospective agents and current agents

--- Ability to meet travel requirements of this job the expectation is a minimum of 50% travel. There will be overnight travel required when necessary.

--- Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and valid drivers licenseWHAT YOU'LL RECEIVEWe take great pride in making Forbes list of Americas Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that youll receive.

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• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
• Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
• Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).
  
  
  HOW YOULL APPLYIf you are interested in joining Sentrys team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, youll need to create an account. Please complete your application and upload your resume online.ABOUT SENTRYAll of us at Sentrymore than 4,000 associateshave various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. Were proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.
  
  Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
  
  Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, were one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. Were rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
  
  Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt 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.TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALISTThank you for your interest in Sentry!
  
  Laura Kaczmarski
  
  LAURA.KACZMARSKI@SENTRY.COM

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