Sales Representative

Don't stay stuck in the same place, continue to grow with us!

William Heironimus Farmers Insurance in Beaumont, Texas, is looking for a dedicated, driven individual to join our growing team as a Full-Time Insurance Advisor. If you are determined and have amazing relationship-building skills, then this is your opportunity for a rewarding career with excellent income and growth potential. As a Insurance Advisor, you will be giving back to your community every day by assisting customers with the coverage to fit their unique needs. Whether you are experienced in sales, or just looking to begin your career in our amazing industry, we can help you launch your career to new heights.

No previous experience? No problem!

If you have proven experience selling in another industry, plus great customer service skills, and are ready to learn and grow, we can teach you everything you need to know about the industry. If you are looking for the chance to learn new skills and grow your career, this may be the role for you. Entry-level applicants will begin with a base salary and an opportunity to earn additional compensation.

• Meet new business production goals and objectives as established.
• Develop insurance quotes, make sales presentations, and close sales.
• Ask each customer for referrals and explain our referral program.
• Thoroughly understand and follow all underwriting, rating and compliance requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of new products and services.
• Be outstanding at relationship building.
• Call prospective customers by operating VOIP telephones, automatic dialing systems, and other internet technologies.
• Cold call, direct email and perform other lead generation activities.
• Obtain prospects information such as name, address, vehicle information and enter into quote sheets.
• Maintains phone time or sales quotas as determined by management.
• Contact businesses and private individuals by telephone to promote products, services and/or referral programs.
• Grow sales revenue by utilizing phone, email and potential client lists.
• Prospects for new business by following sales leads generated from referrals, networking, marketing, cold-calling, and lead databases.
• Presents and explains insurance policy options based upon prospective client needs and their personal goals.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Assess and identify the wants and needs of customers.
• Participate in regular team meetings and brainstorming sessions.
• Attend training and continuing education courses.

• Possess a genuine willingness to learn, be intuitive and resourceful and be coachable.
• Possess an upbeat, positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Be a great self-starter with a sense of urgency.
• Create relationships from a cold start.
• Proficiency to multi-task, follow-thru and follow-up.
• Excellent Communication/interpersonal skills.
• Confident, self-starter who works well independently.
• Must have ability to multi-task.
• Prior Sales Experience.
• Must be highly self-motivated.
• Professional phone etiquette.
• Career minded vision.
• Follow through and exceed current and prospective client expectations.
• Excellent Spelling and Grammar skills.
• Problem-Solving Capabilities.
• Works well with other employees and is a team player with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and leadership skills.
• Driven and goal-oriented individual.
• Ability to tactfully handle stressful and difficult situations.
• Be capable of handling customer rejection.
• Minimum 1 year prior sales experience preferred.
• Previous work experience in sales, marketing, promotions or telemarketing.
• Knowledge of sales and marketing principles and strategies.
• Be equipped with great listening and closing skills.
• Bilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish is beneficial.
• No insurance experience required but must be willing to learn