Insurance Sales & Engagement Advisor (Work From Home)

**Company Summary**Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That's the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the industry for over 160 years. Join us to discover a culture that is rooted in innovation and thrives on collaboration. Imagine loving what you do and where you do it.**Job Category**Customer Service**Target Openings**5**Job Description Summary**Begin your career at Travelers as an Insurance Sales & Engagement Advisor! We are looking for individuals who have exceptional sales and/or customer service experience. Qualified applicants must have a positive attitude, strong communication, analytical and computer skills as well as the ability to multi-task in a high-volume call center environment.We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package starting day one! Compensation includes an annual base pay between $33K-35K, depending on location, with an uncapped monthly sales incentive program where top performers can earn an additional $20K+. As part of your training, there will be dedicated time to prepare for your state licensing exam. If you pass on the 1st attempt and you obtain issue authority, you will be eligible for a $500 bonus to be paid after 90 days of employment.In this position you will interact with our existing customers and provide information about our products, as well as make recommendations on additional lines of business that best our customers. Our collaborative work environment allows for our Associates to continuously develop themselves further to provide the absolute best customer service possible.In this role you will gain an understanding of our Personal Insurance products through our comprehensive paid training program allowing you to become an expert in Travelers Personal Insurance. This position focuses on retaining our existing customers. The ideal candidate will be motivated to assist our customers find the insurance coverage they feel most comfortable with.The work schedule is Monday-Friday, from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. EST with the first 12 weeks being dedicated to on-the-job training. Following completion of training, Associates are required to work 1 Saturday every 4th week and 2 holidays per year. This is a Work From Home opportunity.As part of the hiring process, this position requires the completion of an online pre-employment assessment. Further information regarding the assessment including an accommodation process, if needed, will be provided at such time as your candidacy is deemed appropriate for further consideration. This job works under direct supervision and does not manage others.**Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities**Working toward:+ Successful attainment of State insurance P & C license and all required non-resident licenses.+ Successful completion of the Retention Sales training curriculum.+ Successful completion of Transition Academy (2 month transition period for Retention Sales Associate Trainee transitioning to Retention Sales Associate).+ Obtain Issue Authority for all lines of business sold in PI+ Learn to establish rapport and provide a superior customer experience with current customers+ Develop working product, underwriting and sales/customer service knowledge to counsel, retain and sell available insurance products.+ Learn to solicit all information necessary to produce a quote, retain the business and close sales.+ Learn to develop underwriting exposures and make pricing decisions or recommendations to Underwriter+ (as appropriate).+ Learn to represent Travelers in a positive manner, while building customer rapport.+ Develop basic telemarketing, customer service, retention, sales and systems skills, build knowledge of underwriting criteria and guidelines, and increase product knowledge.+ Take inbound and make outbound calls+ Understand the Travelers - retention sales work flow and areas of focus to add customer value. Will receive guidance from Senior Retention Associate or manager.+ Learning to demonstrate strong active listening skills to identify customer problems or objections.+ Learn to handle objections professionally while clearly articulating relevant product and corporate features, benefits, and value to the consumer, based on developing working product knowledge. May require guidance from Senior Retention Associate or manager.+ Achieve and maintain the minimum required quality and underwriting metrics while consistently striving to improve.+ Receive and implement constructive feedback in the form of professional coaching.**Minimum Qualifications**+ High school diploma or GED**Education, Work Experience, & Knowledge**+ Prior call center experience preferred+ Sales/Retention experience preferred+ Familiarity with Personal Insurance Products preferred+ Good verbal communication skills+ Good computer keyboard skills+ Developing system navigation skills**Licensing or Certificates**+ Travelers is committed to a positive customer experience that exceeds expectations and to meeting all compliance requirements. As a result, Travelers requires that all Sales Counselors/Consultants/Coverage Specialists obtain and maintain an insurance license (either Property and Casualty or Personal Lines) in your resident state.+ In addition, a nonresident license is required for each state in which incumbent will be conducting business. Each state will evaluate any/all criminal and financial background incidents to determine license eligibility. Applicants with a felony conviction or pending/unresolved court cases may not qualify for licenses in all required states.+ It is incumbents' responsibility to provide any/all required court documents needed to obtain your license(s). Travelers does not pay for and/or reimburse the cost or time needed to obtain any documents necessary to complete licensing applications.+ Failure to obtain any required licenses within six (6) months from date of hire may result in termination of employment.**Job Specific Technical Skills & Competencies**+ Able to multi-task within a high volume sales center environment+ Ability to make wise decisions quickly and efficiently in a fast paced environment.+ Basic sales skills or aptitude+ Ability to obtain Property/Casualty Insurance License+ Able to work flexible schedules including occasional nights and weekends+ Adaptable to change+ Strong math and problem solving skills+ Desire to succeed with proven track record of success+ Decisive judgment, resiliency and integrity+ Positive and professional demeanor**Employment Practices**Travelers is an equal opportunity employer. We value the unique abilities and talents each individual brings to our organization and recognize that we benefit in numerous ways from our differences.If you are a candidate and have specific questions regarding the physical requirements of this role, please send us an email () so we may assist you.Travelers reserves the right to fill this position at a level above or below the level included in this posting.