Benefit Resource Group
Administrative Sales Assistant
Full Time • Dallas
Established independent broker insurance agency in Dallas, TX 75225 needs to hire an Administrative Sales Assistant to support the Property/Casualty Sales Producer in managing client accounts. Qualified Candidates with personal & commercial insurance experience or within the property & casualty industry are ideal applicants.
Candidates with recent work experience focusing on servicing multiple business accounts simultaneously in a fast-paced sales environment are encouraged to apply.
General Information
Job Location: Office on Northwest Hwy. located between I-75 & Dallas N. Tollway
Salary: $34,000-$45,000 (negotiable with industry experience)
Job Site: In-Office
Start Date: Immediately
Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs.)
Industry: Insurance, Administrative Sales
JOB DESCRIPTION: The Sales Assistant will maintain customer/client relationships, responding to customer inquiries via phone & email. Will provide administrative support processing or responding to customer inquiries regarding their policy/or coverage. For example, policy changes, endorsement processing, troubleshooting claim issues, preparing proposals, contacting clients, and issuing Certificates of Insurance (COI) and ID cards. Additional responsibilities include maintaining current and accurate client records and customer communications in the agency management System (AgencyBloc).
Primary Responsibilities & Duties:
Client Management & Servicing
· Servicing needs include processing change requests, audits, client inquiries, billing transactions, endorsements, cancellations and reinstatements, and contract reviews.
· Prepares quotes, invoices, transmittals, ID cards, Certificates of insurance, binding coverage, and cancelations forms as required.
· Complete applications with clients in coordination with Producer
· Submit applications to eligible and appropriate carriers.
· Provide needed information to clients and carriers promptly.
· Assist in answering the office phone.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Excellent verbal & written communication skills-proactive interaction with customers and clients with speed and professionalism.
· Multi-tasking: Able to switch from one task to another when an incoming telephone or email disruption and changes priorities.
· Computer skills:Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Excel, PDF Editor
· Organization: able to prioritize workflow based on urgency to ensure efficient, timely, and accurate operations processing.
· Detail-oriented: accurately managing multiple clients, tasks, and requests.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE (one of the following)
· 2+ years of account management (or)
· 2+ years of insurance customer service (or)
· 2+ sales administrative assistant
EDUCATION:
· High school diploma or equivalent (GED) is required. A college degree is preferred, not necessary.
CAPABILITIES:
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven office environment
· Strong verbal communication, organizational, and time management skills
· Excel & PDF editor skills
Featured Benefits:
· Medical Insurance
· Dental & Vision Insurance
· Life & Disability insurance
401(K) *Employer Match
Compensation: $35,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year
If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, job stability, strong compensation, and more, then you’ve come to the right place! Working with an IIAT member agency is a great career choice!
IIAT members are Trusted Choice® independent insurance agencies. Independent insurance agents don’t work for an insurance company; they partner with multiple insurance companies. As such, they offer more options to their customers—more personalized policies, more affordable policies, and more. Independent agents focus on the satisfaction of their customers and community.
IIAT serves nearly 1,500 independent agencies and tens of thousands of employees in Texas. The demand for insurance professionals is growing – is this the right career for you?
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Career advancement in a growing field
With more than 400,000 job openings in the next five years across the U.S., the insurance industry offers a huge opportunity for employment and career advancement. Plus, the industry continues to evolve and provide new careers paths in sales, customer service, analytics, digital marketing, technology, and more. (Source: investprogram.org)
Flexibility
Insurance can give you a rewarding career and well-rounded life with jobs that are not only fulfilling but may offer flexible schedules and great office culture. In a U.S News and World Report article featuring 'Best Jobs of 2020,' Insurance Agent ranked #2 on their 'Sales & Marketing Jobs' list. (Source: investprogram.org)
Make a Difference
Independent agents are pillars in their communities and active in local organizations, sponsoring sporting teams or supporting charities. Insurance offers you the chance to make a career out of helping individuals when they suffer a loss and need assistance. (Source: investprogram.org)
Job Security
Things change but insurance is here to stay. People will always need it for their car, home, business, travel, and more. The insurance industry touches all aspects of life - and that will not change. (Source: investprogram.org)