Independent Agent Manager

Sentry Insurance
United States, Nebraska
December 08, 2022
Sentry is seeking a motivated self-starter who has strong organizational skills to join our Agency Sales Team! In this role, you will be responsible for agency selection through identification of qualified agency partnerships for our non-standard auto, cycle, and off-road vehicle personal lines Insurance. If you are located in the Omaha or Lincoln, NE area and have the passion to unleash your talent and the drive to build new relationships, this is a great opportunity for you. Salary range for this position is between $70,000 and $80,500, plus bonus. What You'll Do As the Agency Sales Manager you will be responsible for implementing plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of agency produced sales, premium and loss ratio objectives. In addition, you'll: Oversee agency sales within Nebraska and Western Iowa region Develop rapport with agents to develop acceptable and profitable business 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 Oversee agency selection, suspension and terminations What it Takes Bachelor's degree preferred 2+ years of related work experience in the insurance industry, with familiarity of non-standard auto Sales experience and knowledge of professional sales techniques Effective human relations and communication skills to communicate with prospective agents and current agents Ability to meet travel requirements of this job - The expectation during normal operations in this position will be 4 days a week travel within your territory with overnight travel required when necessary. Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and valid driver's license What You'll Receive We take great pride in making Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you'll receive. Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office. 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future. Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending. Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand. Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving. Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU). About Sentry All of us at Sentry-more than 4,000 associates-have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We're proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income. Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service 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. 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, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority. Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await. Thank you for your interest in Sentry! Jennifer Van Vlack Jennifer.VanVlack@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.