The office of Cecil A. Ross Investment and Insurance Group is looking for a highly motivated individual(s) with great discipline, perseverance, and a professional attitude to join our firm as a Personal Lines Agent.
Responsibilities:
- Call on prospects, which are comprised of businesses and/or private individuals
- Effectively communicate internally and externally
- Follow up on marketing campaigns
- Schedule appointments to meet with prospective customers and complete presentations
- Manage lead follow-up and track all activity
- Obtain new client data sheets which are later used for follow-up and client retention
- Adjust sales scripts to better target the needs and interests of specific individuals or companies
- Answer telephone calls from potential customers who have been contacted
- Conduct client or market surveys and build relationships
- Develop and cultivate your own client base
- Prepare and deliver presentations/seminars to clients and prospects
- Build relationships with carriers
- Maintain a strong community presence
- Comply with all industry rules and regulations
Qualifications:
- 3 or more years of successful experience in the sales/financial services industry or a degree from an accredited university
- Ability to acquire appropriate licensing as needed
- Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Organized, detail-oriented, able to multitask
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including a professional demeanor
- Team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others
- Desire/ability to work successfully in a company environment
- Ability to work in a positive manner with vendors, carriers, legal representatives, accountants, and other professionals