Insurance Sales Agent Trainee

Job Description:

Join our Team as an Insurance Sales Agent Trainee!

As an independent insurance agency, we’re looking for new team members who have a desire to help people with their insurance needs. We offer affordable insurance products to SELCO’s members and nonmembers alike. Whether empowering people to reach their goals in person or behind the scenes, our employees share a commitment to creating meaningful relationships with our members and community. We’re also a fun place to work, and we offer competitive pay, professional development, and great benefits! To learn more about SELCO, view the full position description, and apply, please visit https://www.selco.org/join/careers!

We are currently looking for full-time non-exempt Insurance Sales Agent Trainee to join our team! The Insurance Sales Agent Trainee is responsible for generating insurance sales for SELCO Insurance Services and our Credit Union Partners primarily through outbound contact to prospects submitted via team referrals and online inquiries channels.

This position will work onsite at the Gateway Branch in Springfield, Oregon.  The Insurance Sales Agent Trainee is only eligible for in office/branch work arrangements. The successful candidate will need to be available to work Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

COMPENSATION

Base Salary: The full salary range for the Insurance Sales Agent Trainee is $19.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Commissions: This position is eligible for monthly commissions upon completion of licensing. After licensing is completed, commissions will range from $0-$2000 per month depending on production, with typical commissions of $750-$950 per month.

BENEFITS

Our team’s well-being is a priority, and we’re proud to offer a comprehensive and holistic benefits package for team members and their families.

• Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan (with guaranteed employer contributions)
• Paid time off for personal and volunteer hours, as well as 10 paid holidays per year
• Additional programs and benefits include wellness and educational reimbursements, an employee assistance program, discounted rates on select SELCO services, and more.

Check out our complete benefits list here!

POSITION DETAILS

Essential Functions include (please see the position description for a comprehensive list):

• Update client and insurance information with insurance companies and in SELCO Group’s insurance systems in a timely and accurate manner.
• Generate insurance sales by contacting prospects on behalf of SELCO Insurance Services and/or Credit Union Partners, submitted primarily through referrals and online channels.
• Finalize insurance sales by ensuring appropriate documentation is accurately completed in a timely manner.

Required Skills and Abilities include (please see the position description for a comprehensive list):

• Exceptional customer service skills by using the GVAL-HI approach to providing service. Greet people. Value them. Ask how you can help. Listen. Help them. Invite them back.
• Ability to discover member needs to effectively cross-sell SELCO’s products and services.
• Effective communication and active listening skills through all methods of interaction (e.g., in person, via phone, and in writing).

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent; and
• At least six (6) months of sales experience; and
• Valid Property & Casualty License from the State of Oregon is required (this requirement may be waived for the first 90 days of employment); and
• Valid Life & Health License preferred but not required; and
• Must be bondable.