Territory Sales Professional- Entry Level
This entry-level Territory Sales Professional role focuses on developing a new client base through direct, in-person sales calls within a designated territory. The position involves building relationships with business owners and decision-makers to present supplemental insurance products, utilizing CRM tools, and collaborating with a sales team to meet targets. Comprehensive training and performance-based incentives support career growth in a dynamic, results-driven environment.
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, Supplemental Insurance Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Our confidential client is hiring an entry-level Territory Sales Professional to build a book of business through in-person sales calls across a defined territory. This role emphasizes new client acquisition and long-term client retention in the supplemental insurance space.
- Utilize a customized Salesforce CRM to curate leads, track activity, and grow a territory-based pipeline
- Conduct face-to-face meetings with business owners, benefits managers, and employees to understand needs and present supplemental insurance solutions
- Follow up on referral leads, re-service existing clients, and nurture long-term relationships
- Respond to client inquiries by phone, email, or text in a timely, professional manner
- Schedule and attend meetings and regular coaching sessions with your sales manager and team
- Record daily work statistics and sales activities and submit weekly schedules to your manager
- Collaborate with your sales manager to set and meet monthly and quarterly sales targets
Who You Are / Qualifications
Candidates who will succeed in this role typically have:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with comfort in face-to-face selling
- Active driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass a comprehensive pre-employment background check
- Active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in your resident state, or willingness to obtain one (study course provided at no cost; state licensing fees reimbursement available)
- Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 4 years post–high school work experience (candidates within 6 months of degree completion or with relevant sales/athletic experience will be considered)
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage a personal schedule focused on results
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive classroom and field training program
- Weekly draw pay option plus uncapped commissions and short sales cycles (typical commission payout in 3 business days)
- Monthly cash sales bonuses, quarterly stock-share bonuses, incentive trips, and vested renewal commissions
- Health, dental, and vision benefits available after 60 days
- Performance-based promotions and continuing professional development, including advanced sales and leadership training
- Flexibility to control your schedule based on results
- Culture focused on camaraderie, healthy competition, and career growth
Location & Travel
- This is a territory-based outside-sales role located in Slidell, LA. Expect regular local travel within your assigned territory and occasional travel to nearby communities for client meetings and team events.
Additional Notes
- Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory background checks and any required state licensing.
- Careertakes and our client comply with applicable U.S. state and federal employment laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the application and hiring process.
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.
If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.
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