Description
Position Overview:
This position will provide agency education and instruction on the web-based tools of Johnson & Johnson and USLI to already appointed independent insurance agents. This person will also provide additional product information for a specific list of USLI products and develop sales strategies targeted at those products. The geographic territory will be Georgia and Alabama and this position will require extensive travel throughout this territory and will be responsible for conducting a minimum of 20 agency visits per week.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop list of targeted USLI products and present these products on each agency visit to promote the use of the products by the Agency on a regular basis.
- Conduct Web Training to Agents & CSR for: USLI Products; Other J&J Products; Raters; JJPF; Accounting tools; and any other tools created for the agency to utilize to produce business on the web.
- Help CSRs and Agents with questions regarding doing business with J&J by ensuring the right person in the office is in contact with the Agency Representative with a question.
- Develop weekly Travel Plan to effectively execute 20 agency visits per week
- Interact with the Territory Managers, Marketing Representatives and Production Supervisors/Managers to identify and follow up on individual sales opportunities.
- Update a weekly “Dashboard Report” with pertinent sales data to track results of agency visits and various sales activities; present report at a weekly or bi-weekly meeting.
- Utilize USLI sales training tools to create a friend in the agency, organize and execute effective sales calls and effectively train Agency Representatives on the Web based tools on the J&J website.
- Provide feedback and ideas for the development and revisions of a Web Products Sales Sheet.
- Must maintain all education requirements to perform in this position as set forth by management.
- Must have and maintain valid driver’s license and be eligible for company auto insurance.
Required Education and Experience:
· College degree OR equivalent business experience preferred but not required
· Candidates will be expected to pursue continuing education and insurance designations/licenses as outlined in the training and development plan. This will require self-study.
· Strong communication and organizational skills, networking and relationship ability and ability to work independently in a fast paced environment
· Remain flexible under the pressure of a heavy workload and critical deadlines
· Open to coaching and continuous improvement
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- General knowledge of the Property-Casualty Industry
- Knowledge of J&J Property & Casualty products - ability to differentiate J&J products/services from competitors
- Knowledge of USLI Property & Casualty products - ability to differentiate USLI products/services from competitors
- Interest in selling products and services based on customer needs
- Strong customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Capacity to analyze information and general math skills
- General knowledge of all applicable rating systems
- Research skills
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Coordination and organization of weekly Agency Visit Schedule and any follow-up items resulting from each agency visit
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, make quick decisions and be flexible in a fast paced environment
- Computer experience: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Ability to be a team player and work productively with your teammates at J&J and USLI
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills
- Ability to clearly and effectively present (both written and verbal) to external business partners, management and internal business partners
- Exhibits a professional appearance when representing the organization during agency visits or business meetings
- Strong negotiation skills
Typical Physical Demands:
· Requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, occasional stooping, and reaching; May require lifting up to 25 pounds; requires normal range of vision and hearing with or without accommodations.
