Field Sales Associate - Albany, NY - Full-time / Part-time

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Job Description

Allstate Insurance Company has an exciting, high impact and dynamic opportunity for individuals passionate about development, networking, and a career in Sales Leadership. The purpose of the Field Sales Associate position is to assist in the Distribution Support, Sales and Service of Allstate Insurance products. The Field Sales Associate is an integral part of Allstate’s business model and will consult with Allstate agencies to increase sales, generate profitable premium growth and increase market share in the Financial Services and Property and Casualty areas. The role is highly developmental in nature leading to exciting promotional opportunities within Allstate’s Sales Organization. Field travel is required.

The position is responsible for rapidly growing our “points of presence” in the marketplace by both recruiting new agency owners and sourcing licensed staff for the agencies in their markets. The person suited for this exciting opportunity should bring sales and recruiting experience with them. Also, enthusiasm and the willingness to learn is a major component to the success of the position.

The length of the distribution leadership development phase is based on your prior experience, development plan and market availability.

Distribution Leadership Development Phase to Include:

• Recruiting/Sourcing potential new agents
• Education
• In-agency experience
• Sales Leadership Workshop
• Licensing: Series 6, 26, and 63
• Mini-Market Sales

The scope of the training period is to learn about company distribution practices and demonstrate the application and deep understanding of sales and leadership concepts that will lead you to a sales leadership position as deemed appropriate. The intent of this role is to become a Field Sales Leader. The territory will cover Capital and Central New York area.

Job Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years in Sales Leadership strongly preferred
• Property & Casualty/Financial Services sales experience strongly preferred
• 4-year college degree
• Strong business knowledge and the ability to develop effective internal relationships across business functions
• Microsoft Office product proficiency required
• Life/Health and Property/Casualty Licenses preferred
• Ability to travel for business needs
• Recruiting experience
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong time management skills

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.

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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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