Job Description

Karen Bosazzi Insurance Agency Ltd. (Desjardins) Is seeking to hire a qualified professional to join their winning team for the role of Sales Representative. We seek a Professional individual who is energetic and not afraid to have value based conversations to new and existing clients.

We are located in Chatham, On. The successful applicant will be a professional, mature individual who is interested in a career with a growing insurance agency that cares about its team members and clients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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Working with current clients, answering policy and billing questions, identifying needs, selling new products
Selling to potential clients, cold calling for new business
Provide prompt, accurate, friendly, cost-effective service

Work with agent's computer system to update information in customer databases used by the agent.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the agent

JOB RELATED TRAINING COURSES, LICENSING AND PROGRAMS

Successfully complete all company, provincial and federal requirements (licenses) to sell and service designated Desjardins products and continue to be licensed in good standing is required.

Must have Clear Police abstract and Good Credit rating.

Preferred Characteristics and Qualifications:

Goal oriented
Works well independently
Sales driven
Enjoys learning
No previous insurance background necessary, but is an asset
Be able to pass Provincial Licensing Tests

SKILLS/ ABILITIES

Ability to learn and apply product, industry and market knowledge to make professional recommendations to prospects and policyholders and to satisfy insurance licensing requirements.
Ability to create professional business relationships with prospects and policyholders.
Strong listening, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to take initiative and act effectively in various circumstances without direction.
Self-confidence/perseverance/strong work ethic: remain positive and maintain progress towards a goal in spite of obstacles and adversity.
Goal oriented: highly motivated and resourceful to achieve results.
Proven track record of trustworthiness, dependability and ethical behavior.
Proven problem solving ability: apply and balance conceptual and analytical thinking by breaking down complex problems, evaluating alternative sources of action and their likely outcomes, and selecting the best alternative.
Ability to organize and act on several activities concurrently

If you are motivated to succeed and can see yourself in this role, please forward your completed resume and cover letter. We will follow up with you, if selected, regarding the next steps in the interview process.

Contact Karen Bosazzi

Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

Sales: 2 years (preferred) Customer retention: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person