Employment Spot

Job Description

One word -  SALES

Associate agent will sale insurance products (auto, home and business) to both new and current clients.  Sales will be made over the phone, across the desk and out of the office in the field.  Associate agent will have leads provided, access to some of the best insurance products in the market, and a sales support team.  In addition, the agency will provide an office, phone, computers, marketing material and more.  All the associate needs to do is sale!

Initial compensation will be based on the associate's prior work experience and is negotiable for the right candidate.  The associate will get a share of both new and renewal commissions and bonuses if production goals are achieved.  The goal is for the associate to be full commission by month 18.  There is large earning potential and the ability to set your on calendar. 

Prior insurance experience is not required (we can teach that part).  However, we are looking for a candidate that has had prior success in sales and a solid understanding of what it takes to make money in sales.   Candidate must understand that although earning potential is high it will not happen overnight and will never happen if consistent and determined work is not applied each and every day. 

About our agency

• We are worker friendly - We want your work to compliment your life and your life to enhance your work
• Professional Growth -  Agency will fund all continuing eduction requirements and your pursuit of professional designations
• Nationwide - Our agency is proud to represent Nationwide Insurance Co.  Nationwide is one of the largest and well know carriers in the US.  Who hasn't hear the "On Your Side" jingle?
• Great Team -  We are an award winning agency that has been serving the Columbia market since 1980.  Check us out on the web to learn more.  www.pittsinsuranceteam.com

Job Requirements

Here are some characteristics that we are looking for:

• P & C Licensed.  Life and Health not required but would be a plus as it would allow the associate more products to sell.
• Optimistic, friendly and service focused.  Our office is a happy place.  Grumpy people need not apply.
• Outstanding people skills - Over the phone, email or face-to-face your personality must show.  In a world full of insurance agent..you must be different.
• Flexible, resilient, and relentless - a must for success in sales.
• Honest and ethical.  Always do what is right and in the best interest for all involved. 
• Reliable -  has personal and professional life under control so our team and clients can count on you
• Understand that with sales you get out what you put in.  Come early, stay late, making that extra call each day..etc..
• Open to feedback both positive and constructive coaching.  We all can learn from each other and be a little better at what we do.
• Professional appearance -  Dress for success.