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 and maintaining relationships with business owners and decision-makers to present supplemental insurance products, supported by comprehensive training and a results-driven, team-oriented 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, Insurance — Supplemental Insurance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This is an outside, territory-based sales role focused on new client acquisition and building a personal book of business selling supplemental insurance products on behalf of our Confidential Client.
- Utilize a customized Salesforce CRM to identify, manage, and convert leads.
- Conduct in-person meetings with business owners, benefits managers, and decision-makers across small and mid-sized businesses in your territory.
- Respond to client inquiries via phone, email, or text in a timely, professional manner.
- Schedule and attend client meetings and internal team calls; collaborate with your sales manager on strategy.
- Follow up on referral leads, re-service existing clients, and close new business.
- Maintain daily activity logs and update sales metrics at the end of each workday.
- Plan and submit a weekly work schedule; set and pursue monthly and quarterly sales targets.
Who You Are / Qualifications
- Willingness to work in the Springfield, TN territory with frequent in-person client visits.
- Active Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
- 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 at least 4 years post–high-school work experience. Candidates within 6 months of degree completion or with less than 4 years of relevant sales or athletic experience will be considered.
- Ability to pass a high-level pre-employment background check.
- Self-motivated, coachable, and comfortable working in a competitive, goal-oriented sales environment.
Compensation & Benefits
- Weekly draw option plus uncapped commissions and short sales cycles (typically 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 of employment.
- Comprehensive classroom and field training program; continuing professional development and leadership development opportunities.
- Performance-based promotions and schedule control tied to results.
- Culture of camaraderie, friendly competition, and a success mindset.
Location & Logistics
- Job Location: Springfield, TN (territory-based).
- Travel: Regular local travel within your assigned territory; in-person client visits are a core part of the role.
- Employment Type: Full-time (territory outside sales).
About the Client
Careertakes is sourcing this role for a Confidential Client operating in supplemental insurance and insurance services. The Confidential Client provides training, tools (including Salesforce CRM), and ongoing support to help new producers build a sustainable book of business.
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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