Entry-Level Insurance Sales Agent
The Entry-Level Insurance Sales Agent will drive insurance sales by effectively communicating insurance programs to new and potential clients, utilizing networking, referrals, and marketing strategies. This role involves maintaining accurate sales records, developing tailored risk management strategies, and staying informed on industry regulations to ensure client needs are met. The position offers a flexible full-time schedule with significant advancement opportunities within a well-established company.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Sales (Insurance).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is seeking a motivated, people-oriented Entry-Level Insurance Sales Agent to build and maintain client relationships and drive new business in the Melville, NY area. This is a commission-based full-time role focused on outreach, needs assessment, and long-term client service.
- Keep accurate sales records, client reports, and bookkeeping entries to track progress toward targets.
- Listen actively to prospects to identify needs and recommend appropriate insurance solutions.
- Develop individualized risk-management strategies and maintain client portfolios.
- Stay current on insurance products, regulations, and market changes that affect clients.
- Execute outreach and marketing activities (cold calling, networking, referrals) to grow your pipeline while servicing existing clients.
What We Offer
- Commission-based earning opportunity (compensation listed in this posting).
- Structured training and onboarding; a bonus training allowance may be available if you qualify.
- Clear advancement paths for high performers in field sales and advisory roles.
- Support resources to help you build a book of business (marketing materials, CRM tools, field guidance).
Qualifications
- High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Fundamental computer skills (Microsoft Office). Familiarity with sales lead software or basic accounting is a plus.
- Ability to learn and comply with state and federal insurance regulations.
- Must already have or be willing to obtain the required insurance license(s) for New York state.
- Strong communication, active-listening, and organizational skills.
- Self-motivated with a results-driven mindset and a willingness to do outreach (cold calling, networking).
Compensation
- Commission-based compensation. Source posting lists: $100,000 commission-based (commission earnings will vary by performance). A bonus training allowance may be available if you qualify.
- This posting does not guarantee a specific income — pay is commission-driven and depends on sales performance.
Location & Employment Type
- Location: Melville, NY (on-the-ground, field sales activity expected in the local area)
- Employment type: Full-time (commission-based sales role)
About Confidential Client
Confidential Client supports its field force with training, resources, and guidance to help agents serve clients effectively. The organization emphasizes career growth for high-performing agents and invests in agent development and marketing support.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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