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Account Specialist

Employer
Sentry
Location
Stevens Point
Salary
Competitive

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Industry
Office and Administration
Role
Other
Job Type
Long-Term
Hours
Full Time
OVERVIEW

You're passionate about working with people and delivering efficient results. So are we. We value Account Specialists who can embody this passion by providing dedicated support to our Direct Writer sales force. We want you to be the primary point of contact for customers and sales producers for defined territories. You're responsible for overall service and retention of business. You'll understand Sentry's desire to write high-quality, profitable risks and be well -versed in commercial insurance. You will have defined underwriting authority and pursue quote opportunities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

In addition, you'll:

Serve as the primary point of contact and resource for designated sales producers and customers within the territory; Assist sales producers in maximizing his/her selling time by servicing existing book
Handle customer calls, emails, and faxes regarding service needs while staying current on procedures and policies, as well as appropriate state requirements
Manage small commercial books of business within the assigned territories; responsible for the retention of this book of business and pursuing additional sale opportunities
Present renewal plans and recommend coverages to these smaller businesses
Act as a liaison between the sales producer, underwriting, and other Sentry departments and/or customers while gathering underwriting requirements and customer documents/signatures

WHAT IT TAKES

Associate Degree or equivalent work experience
2 - 5 years of related work experience
Prior commercial insurance experience
Ability to interpret and apply commercial insurance concepts and underwriting guidelines
Proficient in sales applications as well as other software
Composure and customer service skills
Presentation and selling skills are required
Limited travel is expected to attend team meetings and/or to meet prospects or customers

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

There is a reason why Sentry made Forbes' list of America's Best Midsize Employers in 2017, 2018, and 2019. At Sentry, we recognize there are many factors that contribute to your overall satisfaction both at work, and in your personal life. So, we provide a perfect mixture of compensation, benefits, company culture, and resources to ensure your everyday happiness.

Below are some benefits that you'll receive.

  • Competitive compensation to reward you for your hard work every day.
  • Generous Paid-Time Off Plan for you to enjoy time out of the office.
  • 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help fund your future.
  • Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
  • Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
  • Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
  • Volunteer Time Off so you can dedicate time to the community.
  • Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
HOW YOU'LL APPLY

If you are interested in joining Sentry's team, select the one position that you are most interested in being considered for and complete your online application details. If you have applied with us before, you will only need to provide your email address and password. If this is your first time applying, you'll need to create an account. Please upload your resume directly, in addition to completing your online application details.

WHO YOU'LL WANT TO CONTACT

Kaitlyn Ford

(see below)

ABOUT SENTRY

All of us at Sentry-more than 4,000 associates-have various talents, skills, and backgrounds. We work together to deliver on our promises to our policyholders every day. We're proud to offer a full line of property, casualty, and life insurance products to help protect businesses, cars, homes, lives, and retirement income.

Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with claims and service offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.

Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we're one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We're rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.

Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.


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