District Sales Manager – Trainee

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +10 more states.

📋 Description

• Successfully complete ERIE’s 24-week District Sales Manager Trainee Program.

• Engage in company training and development focusing on sales management, risk management, agency operations, and branch account operations.

• Independently complete assigned projects.

• Assist with operations in designated Agent offices.

• Provide training to Agents on product knowledge, underwriting, agency operations, and sales techniques.

• Discuss proposed business with Agents and clients, gathering underwriting information for risk assessment.

• Advise clients on necessary coverages to meet their individual insurance objectives.

• Join sales managers, claims, and underwriting personnel during Agent visits and short-form inspections.

• Cultivate productive relationships with Agents to support ERIE’s quality growth.

• Maintain positive relationships with Policyholders and address claims-related issues with adjusters and claims staff.

• Respond to inquiries from Policyholders, Agents, and branch office personnel concerning claims matters.

• Implement sales promotion initiatives and relay pertinent information to Agents.

• Inspect both prospective and existing risks and prepare detailed reports, including scaled drawings and photographs.

• Review inspection outcomes with Policyholders and discuss recommendations for hazard reduction and other loss prevention measures.

• Participate in the annual sales conference and Agent education exchange seminars.

• Attend Life and Property and Casualty licensing school and engage in examinations.

• Complete special projects as needed.

• Upon successful completion of training, transition into a District Sales Manager position overseeing approximately 25 Independent Agencies.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; alternatively, an Associate’s degree with two years of sales, underwriting, claims, or marketing experience; or a High school diploma or GED with four years of relevant experience is required.

• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software is necessary.

• Must be willing to relocate to other offices.

• Frequent travel is a requirement.

• Willingness to pursue insurance designations is essential.

• Successful completion of Life and Property/Casualty licensing exams is mandatory to finish the training program.

• A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are required.

• Must be comfortable with frequent travel and geographic mobility.

• Ability to lead through influence, establish trusted relationships, think strategically, take ownership of results, learn quickly, adapt to change, and assist others in achieving success.

🏝️ Benefits

• Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents, with coverage commencing on your first day of work.

• Minimal contributions to medical and prescription premiums; Erie currently covers up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.

• Traditional pension plan; full-time employees become vested after five years of service.

• 401(k) plan with up to a 4% contribution match.

• Paid vacation, personal days, sick leave, bereavement leave, and parental leave.

• Career development opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

• Company-paid basic life insurance coverage.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance included.

• Orthodontic coverage available for both children and adults.

• Adoption assistance provided.

• Coverage for fertility and infertility issues.

• Well-being programs offered.

• Paid volunteer hours for community service.

• Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable contributions each year.

• Comprehensive relocation assistance and transition support.

• Company vehicle provided.

• Necessary technology to perform the role will be supplied.