Inside Sales Representative

Insurance Sales Representative

SB Insurance — Virden, Illinois

About the Position

SB Insurance is looking for a motivated, personable, and goal-oriented Insurance Sales Representative to join our team in Virden, Illinois.

This is an inside sales position focused on building relationships with prospective and existing clients, identifying their insurance needs, preparing quotes, and helping customers find the right coverage.

We provide leads through various lead-generation funnels, giving you the opportunity to focus on developing relationships, learning the insurance business, and growing your book of business.

This position offers a competitive base salary in addition to a commission opportunity, providing the stability of a salary while rewarding strong sales performance.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has previous sales experience or a demonstrated ability to sell and build relationships
• Is confident, personable, and comfortable communicating with customers
• Is motivated by goals and the opportunity to earn additional income through sales
• Can identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
• Is organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple opportunities
• Is comfortable learning new computer systems, software, and processes
• Has strong verbal and written communication skills
• Is willing to learn the insurance industry and continually develop their product knowledge
• Can work independently while contributing to a team environment

Insurance sales experience is not required. We are willing to train the right person who has the sales ability, work ethic, and desire to learn.

Compensation

This is a competitive base salary position with additional commission opportunities.

Our compensation structure is designed to provide a stable income while rewarding successful sales performance. Additional details regarding the commission structure and earning potential will be discussed during the interview process.

Licensing & Training

An Illinois Property & Casualty Insurance Producer License is required for the sales responsibilities of this position.

Candidates who are not currently licensed may be considered, provided they are willing and able to obtain their license within an agreed-upon timeframe after employment begins.

Initial training and onboarding may include learning:

• Our agency management systems
• Quoting procedures
• Insurance products and coverage
• Carrier systems
• Agency procedures and workflows
• Sales processes and customer service expectations

Customer-facing sales activities will be performed in accordance with applicable Illinois insurance licensing requirements.

Work Environment

This is an in-office position located at our Virden, Illinois office.

The normal office schedule is:

Monday–Thursday: 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM

We believe in providing our employees with flexibility when they need time away from the office. Rather than utilizing a traditional accrued PTO structure, employees are able to request and take reasonable time off as needed, subject to business needs and appropriate communication with management.

Why Join SB Insurance?

At SB Insurance, you'll have the opportunity to build a career in insurance while working in a supportive, relationship-focused agency environment.

We're looking for someone who wants more than simply a job — we're looking for someone who wants to learn the business, develop their sales skills, build lasting client relationships, and grow with our agency.

If you are competitive, motivated, coachable, and enjoy helping people, we'd like to hear from you.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Previous sales experience
• Customer service or relationship-building experience
• Strong communication skills
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented personality

Required:

• Ability and willingness to obtain an Illinois Property & Casualty Insurance Producer License within the required timeframe
• Ability to work in the office in Virden, Illinois
• Ability to learn and effectively utilize agency and carrier computer systems

Insurance experience is preferred but not required.

Compensation & Interview Process

Specific details regarding base compensation, commission opportunities, performance expectations, and the overall compensation structure will be discussed with qualified candidates during the interview process.

If you're looking for a competitive salaried sales position with the opportunity to significantly increase your income through commissions, we'd like to meet you.

Pay: From $38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person