Entry Level Sales Representative
The Entry Level Sales Representative at Confidential Client is responsible for building and managing a client base by selling supplemental insurance products to local businesses. This role emphasizes leveraging qualities such as resilience, adaptability, and a competitive spirit, supported by comprehensive training and a collaborative team environment to achieve sales targets and career growth.
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.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Position Overview
This is an entry-level sales role focused on selling supplemental insurance products to local businesses and decision-makers in the Oxford, MS territory. You will receive industry-leading classroom and field training, licensing fee reimbursement, CRM access, and ongoing support from a dedicated sales team. You will manage a personal sales pipeline, schedule client meetings, and close business using proven processes — an excellent opportunity for candidates who are competitive, coachable, and results-driven.
What You’ll Do
- Respond to client inquiries via email and phone
- Schedule and conduct meetings with business owners and decision-makers
- Assess client needs and present appropriate supplemental insurance solutions
- Build and maintain relationships with local businesses and referral sources
- Generate new leads through cold calling, networking, and community outreach
- Set and achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities in CRM
- Collaborate with colleagues and managers to refine sales approach and territory strategy
About You (Ideal Candidate)
- Self-starting, confident, and coachable
- Demonstrates discipline, purpose, and a competitive spirit
- Comfortable overcoming objections and closing sales
- Willing to commit to a full-time schedule and territory-focused work
- Track record of high performance in personal or professional activities (athletics, academics, work, etc.)
- Passionate about helping others and making a positive impact
- Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented sales environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive weekly draw pay plus commission and performance bonuses from the start
- Quarterly and annual incentives (trips, cash bonuses, possible equity programs)
- Short sales cycle (typically under 3 business days)
- CRM access plus classroom and field training
- Licensing fee reimbursement (state licensing fees covered)
- Ongoing professional development and clear advancement paths
- Supportive, inclusive culture focused on development and results
Qualifications
- Willingness to obtain Health & Life general lines license preferred (or already licensed)
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred but not required
- Prior sales experience is a plus — not required for motivated, high-performing candidates
Location & Employment Type
- Job location: Oxford, MS (territory-based work)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Note: This listing is for a position with a confidential client. Careertakes facilitates the hiring process as a third-party recruiter.
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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