Market Sales Consultant- Western PA - National General in Jonestown, PA at National General Insurance

Role Overview

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life’s uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers’ evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. 

Job Description

The Market Sales Consultant (MSC) supports Independent Insurance Agents with the National General insurance products. We are currently seeking an experienced Insurance Professional for this opportunity to cover Western Pennsylvania. This role will be collaborating with cross-functional business partners to develop and implement market-specific sales tactics designed to achieve specific growth and profit goals and targeted business results. This individual will be consulting with independent agency owners (IA) to develop strategic business plans, provide advice on independent agency operations, identify issues, and recommend plans for resolution, and provide access to National General resources as requested. Since local travel will be required as you meet with Agents, the candidate must live within the market. Additionally, this individual would be accountable for recruiting of new agents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consults with agencies to drive results in order to meet the market production plan
• Collaborates with IAs to assist with creation of agency-specific short term and long-term strategic business plans, periodically reviews and suggests adjustments as necessary to achieve results
• Acts as a Strategic Business Advisor to IAs in order to achieve short and long-term business objectives
• Works with the strategic deployment leader (SDL) to determine strategic deployment opportunities
• Prospects for candidates, and sells them on the National General an Allstate Company value proposition
• Interviews candidates to determine aptitude and financial viability, and makes recommendations on appointments
• Consults with independent agency owners by having a strong knowledge of the Independent agency channel, including industry competitors, major brokers and national industry associations
• Advises independent agency owners on sales and operational processes by leveraging experience in various insurance products, sales management, general management, mergers and acquisitions and portfolio management

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5 or more years of related experience

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• P and C Licensed in state of residence

Functional Skills:

• Business planning and consulting skills
• Sales and recruiting skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage priorities across multiple disciplines
• Strong general management, analytical, planning and organizational skills

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Compensation

Compensation offered for this role is $83,000.00 - 114,200.00 annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn’t just a job — it’s an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.  

You’ll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we’ve proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live. 

Good Hands. Greater Together.

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