District Sales Manager – Trainee

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

📋 Description

• Engage in the 24-week District Sales Manager Trainee Program.

• Execute assigned projects autonomously utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired.

• Acquire and implement field and home office sales, sales management, risk management administration, and branch account operations.

• Provide assistance with operations in designated Agent offices.

• Educate Agents on product knowledge, underwriting, agency operations, and sales techniques.

• Discuss business proposals with Agents and clients, collecting underwriting information for risk acceptance or rejection decisions.

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

• Accompany sales managers, claims, and underwriting staff during Agent visits, including short-form inspections.

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

• Maintain positive Policyholder relationships as a representative of the company.

• Collaborate with adjusters and claims personnel to resolve claims-related issues.

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

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

• Assess prospective and existing risks and compile reports, including scaled drawings and photographs.

• Assist in reviewing inspection outcomes with Policyholders.

• Clarify recommendations regarding hazard reduction, elimination, and other loss prevention measures.

• Attend the annual sales conference and Agent education exchange seminars.

• Participate in Life and Property and Casualty licensing school and complete necessary exams.

• Undertake special projects as needed.

• Upon successful program completion, oversee approximately 25 Independent Agencies as a District Sales Manager.

• Mentor and assist Independent Agents in achieving their business objectives.

• Manage territory performance across sales, underwriting, profitability, and agency management.

• Recruit, train, and develop new Agents.

• Act as a trusted business partner and ERIE product resource.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; or 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 sales, underwriting, claims, or marketing experience.

• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software is required.

• Willingness to relocate to other offices is mandatory.

• Frequent travel is required.

• Commitment to pursue insurance designations is essential.

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

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

• Comfort with regular travel and geographic mobility is necessary.

• Ability to lead through influence and establish trusted relationships.

• Strategic thinking and accountability for results are crucial.

• Capability to learn swiftly and adapt to changes.

• Motivation to assist others in achieving success.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents; coverage starts on your first day of employment.

• 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 days, bereavement days, and parental leave.

• Career development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement for higher education and industry certifications.

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance coverage.

• Orthodontic benefits for both children and adults.

• Assistance for adoption.

• Coverage for fertility and infertility treatments.

• Well-being programs available.

• Paid hours for volunteering in community service.

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

• Extensive relocation assistance and transition support.

• Company vehicle provided.

• Necessary technology to perform the role effectively.