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.

• Independently complete assigned projects utilizing the knowledge and skills acquired.

• Learn and execute fundamental responsibilities in field and home office sales, sales management, risk management administration, and branch account operations.

• Provide support in operations at designated Agent offices.

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

• Discuss proposed business matters with Agents and clients, collecting underwriting information to assess risk acceptance or rejection.

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

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

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

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

• Collaborate with adjusters and claims personnel to resolve issues.

• Address inquiries from Policyholders, Agents, and branch office staff regarding claims matters.

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

• Examine prospective and existing risks, compiling reports that include scaled drawings and photographs.

• Aid in reviewing inspection findings with Policyholders and elucidate hazard-reduction and loss-prevention recommendations.

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

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

• Fulfill special project requirements as needed.

• Upon successful completion, oversee a territory of approximately 25 Independent Agencies.

• Mentor and support 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 experience in sales, underwriting, claims, or marketing; or a high school diploma/GED with four years of experience in sales, underwriting, claims, or marketing.

• A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software is required.

• Willingness to relocate to other offices is essential.

• Frequent travel is required.

• Commitment to pursuing insurance designations is necessary.

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

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

• Comfortable with frequent travel and geographical mobility.

• Ability to lead by influence, build trustworthy relationships, think strategically, take ownership of results, learn rapidly, adapt to change, and 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 leave, and parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.

• Company-paid basic life insurance.

• Short- and long-term disability insurance.

• Orthodontic coverage for both children and adults.

• Adoption assistance available.

• Coverage for fertility and infertility treatments.

• Well-being programs offered.

• Paid volunteer hours for community service activities.

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

• Extensive relocation assistance and transition support.

• Company vehicle provided.

• Technology required to perform the role will be supplied.

• Annual sales conference and Agent education exchange seminars.