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Excel as a licensed insurance sales professional within the home office by providing prospects with COUNTRY Property and Casualty Insurance Solutions.

The COUNTRY Direct Sales team is a growth sales channel for COUNTRY Financial that is focused on providing a superior sales and referral experience to win new clients.

The Inside Sales Representative is responsible for selling new Property and Casualty Insurance business via inbound contacts to the Direct Sales Center. This role is a true dedicated insurance sales professional, who uses acquired insurance knowledge to assess an individual’s needs and make recommendations accordingly. The ability to represent COUNTRY Financial and our products is crucial to be able to confidently answer questions, overcome objections, and close sales.

This position offers a hybrid work schedule and is based out of our corporate offices in Bloomington, IL.

How does an Inside Sales Representative make an impact?

• Assists prospects in purchasing the correct coverage to meet their needs, preparing rate quotes a closing the sale.
• Evaluates sales opportunities by obtaining important information through the COUNTRY sales process and forwarding these leads to the Financial Representatives in the field.
• Advises prospects/clients of any additional coverage that is available based on basic understanding of underwriting rules/guidelines.
• Enters information accurately and efficiently into systems to process all required documentation including electronic application, endorsement forms and finalizing payment methods.
• As the job family progresses it requires more focus on quality, execution, mentoring, training and development of entry level and intermediate representatives.

Do you have what we're looking for?

• Insurance product and coverage knowledge.
• Effective communication & objection management.
• Relationship building.
• Closing of sales.
• If not already licensed, must complete Property and Casualty Insurance License coursework to sit for state exams within 30 days of hire date, and pass all required licenses within 60 days of hire date.
• Hours during training and mentoring will be 8:00am - 4:30pm CST M-F. Upon completion of training and mentoring, the scheduled hours will be
  10:30am - 7:00pm CST.
• This is an entry level support role, which does not require previous experience.

This position is part of a job family. Placement will be determined by skills and qualifications of the candidate.

Why work with us?

Our employees and representatives serve nearly one million households with our diverse range of personal and business insurance products as well as retirement and investment services. We build relationships and work together to create a stronger, more secure future for our clients and our communities. We’re a big company, yet small enough you can make an impact and won’t get lost in the shuffle. You’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow throughout your career, either within this role or by exploring other areas of our business.

You’ll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match, parental leave, paid time off, paid company holidays and time off to volunteer in your community. Please click here to learn more about who we are and the many benefits we offer our employees.

COUNTRY Financial is committed to providing equal opportunity in all areas of employment, and in providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Come join our team at COUNTRY today!

COUNTRY Financial does not generally sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.