District Sales Manager – Trainee

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

📋 Description

• Engage in ERIE’s 24-week District Sales Manager Trainee Program

• Independently complete assigned projects utilizing the information and skills acquired

• Learn and execute 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 strategies

• Discuss potential business opportunities with Agents and clients while gathering underwriting information to assess risk acceptance or rejection

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

• Accompany sales managers, claims personnel, and underwriters during Agent visits and short-form inspections

• Cultivate productive working relationships with Independent Agents

• Uphold positive Policyholder relationships and address claims-related issues alongside adjusters and claims staff

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

• Implement sales promotion initiatives and relay pertinent information to Agents

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

• Review inspection findings with Policyholders and clarify hazard-reduction and loss-prevention suggestions

• Attend annual sales conferences and Agent education exchange seminars

• Participate in Life and Property and Casualty licensing school and complete associated exams

• After training, oversee a territory of roughly 25 Independent Agencies, managing sales, underwriting, profitability, and agency management performance

• Recruit, train, and mentor new Agents

• Act as a reliable business partner and ERIE product expert

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software is required

• Must be willing to relocate to other offices

• Frequent travel is necessary

• Must be open to pursuing insurance designations

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

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

• Regular and predictable attendance is essential

• Must be comfortable with frequent travel and geographic mobility

• Ability to lead through influence, establish trusted relationships, think strategically, take responsibility for outcomes, learn swiftly, adapt to change, and support others in achieving success

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, prescription, dental, and vision coverage 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 leave, bereavement days, and parental leave

• Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry certifications

• Company-sponsored basic life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Orthodontic coverage available for both children and adults

• Adoption assistance services

• Coverage for fertility and infertility treatments

• Well-being programs available

• Paid volunteer hours for community service activities

• Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable donations each year

• Extensive relocation assistance and transition support

• Company vehicle provided

• Necessary technology to effectively perform the role