Now Hiring - Insurance Agent in Muskegon, MI

Do you want to make a difference in someone's life? And have the passion for helping people! Come work at Best Financial Insurance Agency!!!

Best Financial has an exciting opportunity as an Insurance Agent. We are looking for outgoing, energetic candidates who have prior customer service and sales experience. Preferred candidate will be licensed in property and casualty or Licensed within 90 days of hire date.

Provides a high level of support services to customers related to the sales function including servicing Property Casualty insurance policies and processing applications, renewals and endorsements. Has the ability to thrive and succeed in sales and service culture. Develops leads and prospects by utilizing a variety of sales and prospecting techniques in order to attract and retain high quality business. The individual must be a self-starter, and a team player.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Respond to all inquiries in a professional and courteous manner, in person, on the telephone or via e-mail.
• The ability to meet individual and agency goals.
• Route calls to specific staff members.
• Greet visitors warmly and make sure they are comfortable.
• Handle sorting, distributing, scanning, and attaching incoming mail.
• Monitor and distribute inoming faxes.
• Input information to start policy quotes.
• Complete follow up calls and activities to current agency prospects.
• Coordinate mail flow out of the office.
• Maintain office inventory & order office supplies.
• Schedule meetings and conference rooms.
• Work on copier / printer malfunctions.
• Report any maintenance issues immediately to Insurance Agent
• Create weekly pipeline reports, as required for management.
• Perform basic bookkeeping functions as required by accounting department.
• Provide admin assistant support to Agent.
• Organize office functions under the guidance of the Insurance Agent.
• Always adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Due to changing business conditions, management may assign additional duties or functions to this position.
• Execute any special projects assigned by the agent.
• Process and review insurance documentation and ensure all documents are complete.
• Process and take payments from customers.
• Serve as a back-up for other jobs as necessary.
• Gain in-depth and thorough understanding of insurance and P&C.
• File and maintain customer insurance files. This information is personal and confidential.
• Travel may be required.
• Other duties and functions may be added as needed.
• The ability to preform the same functions as support staff.

What makes "BFIA" a great place to work?

• 10 - 12 Holidays off each year, on top of your regular Paid Time Off
• You can plan a vacation right when you start because paid time off starts accruing day one!
• Friendly competition with your co-workers to raise donations for a charity of your choice!
• Get a promotion with a competitive salary! It is our policy to promote from within whenever possible and part-time positions can often turn into full-time positions.
• And of course the usual benefits done well: medical, flexible spending account & 401k Retirement Plan.

You'll love being a part of the BFIA family, and we can't wait to have you! Make a career at BFIA part of your future, apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.27 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Contract type:

• Permanent

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Muskegon, MI 49444: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid license to sell Property & Casualty insurance in Michigan?

Experience:

• Sales Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location