Sentry Insurance
We are seeking an Agency Sales Manager to join our inside sales team! In this role, you will work to achieve profit and premium growth for assigned agencies, typically managing agency relationships with 1,000-1,500 agencies via phone as well as in-person agency visits. You will also be responsible for implementing plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of agency produced sales and premium and loss ratio objectives. Through all interactions with agencies, you play a key role to ensure the value of our Personal Lines brand is highlighted and reinforced.
If you are located in Nashville, TN, Madison, WI or Stevens Point, WI and have the passion to unleash your talent and the drive to manage agency relationships, this is a great opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
As an Agency Sales Manager, youll be responsible for agency selection through identification of qualified agency partnerships. You will also 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 for a select agency group within a defined territory
Collaborate with team to support agency selection, suspension and termination decisions
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
Establish rapport with agents to drive acceptable and profitable business to new and existing clients
Perform other related job duties as assigned
What it Takes Bachelors Degree preferred
0-2 years of related work experience with previous insurance experience strongly preferred
Underwriting, sales or marketing experience and knowledge of professional sales techniques preferred
Effective human relations and communication skills to communicate with prospective agents and current agents
Ability to research with effective analytical skills
Ability to meet travel requirements of this job
up to 25% travel
Experience in a PC environment with basic knowledge of Microsoft products.
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that youll receive. Sentry is happy to offer
flexibility
through a scheduled Hybrid work model.
Monday and Friday work from home
if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday youll work in office.
As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will
provide equipment
for your home office.
Meal Subsidy
available for associates who report to an office.
401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your
first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our
Tuition Reimbursement
program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as
Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness
benefits
to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and
Employee Assistance
programs
Sentry Foundation
gift matching
program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes list of Americas Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
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.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with 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.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Casey Van Der Geest Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It 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.
If you are located in Nashville, TN, Madison, WI or Stevens Point, WI and have the passion to unleash your talent and the drive to manage agency relationships, this is a great opportunity for you.
What You'll Do
As an Agency Sales Manager, youll be responsible for agency selection through identification of qualified agency partnerships. You will also 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 for a select agency group within a defined territory
Collaborate with team to support agency selection, suspension and termination decisions
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
Establish rapport with agents to drive acceptable and profitable business to new and existing clients
Perform other related job duties as assigned
What it Takes Bachelors Degree preferred
0-2 years of related work experience with previous insurance experience strongly preferred
Underwriting, sales or marketing experience and knowledge of professional sales techniques preferred
Effective human relations and communication skills to communicate with prospective agents and current agents
Ability to research with effective analytical skills
Ability to meet travel requirements of this job
up to 25% travel
Experience in a PC environment with basic knowledge of Microsoft products.
What You'll Receive
At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that youll receive. Sentry is happy to offer
flexibility
through a scheduled Hybrid work model.
Monday and Friday work from home
if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday youll work in office.
As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will
provide equipment
for your home office.
Meal Subsidy
available for associates who report to an office.
401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your
first eight percent , plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our
Tuition Reimbursement
program
Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as
Volunteer-Time off
Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness
benefits
to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Well-being and
Employee Assistance
programs
Sentry Foundation
gift matching
program to encourage charitable giving.
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes list of Americas Best Midsize Employers. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
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.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with 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.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Casey Van Der Geest Casey.VanDerGeest@sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It 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.