What are the responsibilities and job description for the Work from Home Sales Rep - Entry Level position at Allstate?
The world isn’t standing still, and neither is Allstate. We’re moving quickly, looking across our businesses and brands and taking bold steps to better serve customers’ evolving needs. That’s why now is an exciting time to join our team. You’ll have opportunities to take risks, challenge the status quo and shape the future for the greater good.
You’ll do all this in an environment of excellence and the highest ethical standards – a place where values such as integrity, inclusive diversity and accountability are paramount. We empower every employee to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. Our people are our greatest strength, and we work as one team in service of our customers and communities.
Everything we do at Allstate is driven by a shared purpose: to protect people from life’s uncertainties so they can realize their hopes and dreams. For more than 89 years we’ve thrived by staying a step ahead of whatever’s coming next – to give customers peace of mind no matter what changes they face. We acted with conviction to advocate for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws. We help give survivors of domestic violence a voice through financial empowerment. We’ve been an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, digital photo claims and, more recently, device and identity protection. We are the Good Hands. We don’t follow the trends. We set them.
Job Summary
Are you passionate about selling? Are you looking to work alongside a team of ambitious colleagues and supportive leaders? Do you thrive when you are working to meet or exceed your goals? Are you excited by the potential of earning more when you meet and exceed those goals? Then Allstate is the place for you!
One of the world’s most trusted brands is building a team of enthusiastic colleagues, who together, are helping guide customers to live a life well protected. Being available for our customers is important to us so we operate 7 days a week, 6 a.m. – 1 a.m. CST. Join us and you’ll have everyday opportunities to learn, grow and shape your future while pursuing your desire to do good for others.
To be an Inside Sales Representative you must have your Property and Casualty (P&C) License, and Allstate will help you earn it. The cost of the training and the exam are fully covered by Allstate. Already licensed? Even better! Allstate awards a $1,000 cash incentive for those who already hold an active P&C License, paid after 6 months of employment (License Bonus does not apply to Allstate re-hires).
Job Responsibilities
As a full-time Inside Sales Representative, you will:
• Work from home in a call center environment and assist new customers with navigating the complete sales process
• Deliver and ensure an effortless experience by cross-selling and serving as an advisor to our future Allstate customers
• Drive sales growth for the organization in various modes of interaction including inbound, outbound, and digital (i.e., chat, messaging, texting, etc.) to leads already interested in Allstate products
• Use strong sales skills to deliver a proven sales method that uncovers customer needs, identifies gaps in coverage and recommends solutions to fully protect customers
Compensation includes:
• $16.00 Hourly Base ($33,280 Annual) + monthly performance-based incentive
- Average monthly incentive payout for 2020 was $1,417* ($17,004 Annual), average annualized pay with incentive in 2020 was $50,284*
*incentive based on productivity; incentive payments are not guaranteed and are governed by the terms of the applicable commission plan which is subject to change at Allstate’s discretion
• Pay differentials may apply for shifts and bilingual
• Paid training and licensing
Job Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED
- Spanish/English Bilingual Fluency
- 1-2 years sales or related experience preferred
- Must pass Property & Casualty exam in the state you reside within required timeframe to continue with employment- travel to exam location required
- Must be available for 7 weeks of paid training
- This position is not available for Michigan, California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii residents
Home Based Job Requirements
Standard Technical Requirements
- Home Internet service must be stable (50 Mbps download and 5Mbps upload internet service required
- Access to hardware (plug-in) ethernet/network cable to your modern/router during your shift
- Wi-Fi connection is not allowed
- Cannot use satellite, hotspots, MIFI devices, wireless AC wall plug-in extenders, repeaters, boosters, and/or pods
- Space for desk equipment and two monitors
Information Security Minimum Requirements
- Established or dedicated work area at home, ensuring:
- No one can see your screens, keyboards or Allstate documents
- Free from potential hazards affecting equipment (e.g. pets, plants, water, etc.)
- Workspace is not vulnerable to theft
- Free from distractions and interruptions
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.
Good Work. Good Life. Good Hands®.
As a Fortune 100 company and industry leader, we provide a competitive salary – but that’s just the beginning. Our Total Rewards package also offers benefits like tuition assistance, medical and dental insurance, as well as a robust pension and 401(k). Plus, you’ll have access to a wide variety of programs to help you balance your work and personal life -- including a generous paid time off policy.
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Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.
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