We are seeking a
IA Territory Sales Manager position who will be responsible for the growth of agency relationships and sales production to increase the growth of GEICO and GEICO-affiliated products within an assigned area of responsibility.
RESPONSIBILITES:
- Manage agents within a designated area of responsibility using in-person, virtual, phone, and email to build relationships, deliver training, and manage agency performance.
- Acts as subject matter expert on GEICO and GEICO-affiliated products, features, and tools while also understanding and maintaining a clear understanding of competitor offerings to increase preference for GEICO’s products.
- Takes national strategic initiatives and translates them into local goals and objectives to increase agent engagement, execution, and growth.
- Delivers effective communications; assists agencies in developing local marketing plans and strategies to meet growth goals. Uses data analysis to prepare pre-call strategies to focus on the greatest opportunity within the designated area of responsibility and/or specific agency.
- Monitors the performance of agents in relation to goals, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conducts training of agency staff on GEICO and GEICO-affiliated products, services, and value proposition.
- Counsel agents, and with leadership support, take disciplinary action of agents up to and including termination.
- Prospects, interviews, and approve new appointments to expand GEICO’s agency distribution.
- Adheres to the GEICO Code of Conduct, company policies and operating principles.
- Meets attendance standard at business location to perform necessary job functions and to facilitate interaction with subordinates and management.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to, with or without accommodation, perform the essential functions which include, but are not limited to seeing, hearing, typing, and speaking
- Must be able to meet in person and virtual
- Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting skills
- Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
- Compliance with GEICO’s driving standards and/or policy
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree or 5 years sales or relevant insurance experience
- Prior experience with owning and driving sales results
- Prior experience working with different lines of insurance a plus (P&C, Commercial, Life & Health)
LOCATIONS: Candidate must reside and be able to travel within their geographic area. Territory sizes are dependent on the state the candidate manages.
- City to reside in/near: Austin, TX or Waco, TX
- Territory: Austin, TX, Central TX, Western TX
- Overnight Travel: 30%
Annual Salary
$91,225.00 - $151,700.00
The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.
At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.
