Sales trainee

Job Overview

Earnest & Associates, Inc. is looking for a motivated, outgoing Sales Trainee who enjoys working with people and wants to build a career in sales. This person will work closely with our most tenured team members to learn our sales process, develop product knowledge, and gain hands-on experience working with both prospective and existing clients.

This position is approximately 70% sales and 30% customer service. The ideal candidate is a team player who is coachable, takes initiative, communicates well, and is comfortable building relationships and generating new business.

Salary Range: $40,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Hands on Training
Retirement Plan
Flexible Schedule
Mon-Fri Schedule
Career Growth Opportunities

Requirements

Strong communication and people skills

Team-oriented with the ability to work well with others

Coachable, with a willingness to learn from experienced team members and apply feedback

Self-motivated and comfortable taking initiative

Comfortable meeting new people, starting conversations, and developing relationships

Willingness to prospect and generate new business

Organized and able to manage leads, follow-up activities, and deadlines

Comfortable learning and using company sales and customer management systems

Dependable, professional, and committed to providing excellent customer service

Ability to obtain the required professional license within 90 days of hire

Previous sales experience is helpful but not required. We are looking for the right person—someone who is willing to learn, enjoys working with people, and wants the opportunity to develop into a successful sales professional.

Approved licensing costs will be reimbursed after the employee has been licensed for 90 days.

Responsibilities

Generate and follow up on new sales leads

Learn and follow our sales process under the guidance of experienced team members

Build relationships with prospective and existing clients

Learn to identify client needs and recommend appropriate solutions

Use the company's customer management system to document leads, client interactions, sales activities, and follow-up

Track opportunities and maintain timely, consistent follow-up with prospects

Assist existing clients with service and account needs

Participate in training and coaching and apply feedback to improve performance

Work collaboratively with team members to meet individual and company goals

Obtain the required professional license within 90 days of hire

About Us

We are an Allstate agency and our team's mission is to help people protect what they have today and prepare them for the future. We have one location and are looking to grow. We are looking to add another professional to our team.