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.

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What You’ll Do

This entry-level outside sales role focuses on building a book of business by selling supplemental insurance solutions to small and medium-sized businesses across a defined territory in Gonzales, LA. You’ll receive structured training and ongoing coaching while working alongside a motivated sales team.

• Develop new client relationships through in-person visits to business owners, benefits managers, and decision-makers
• Use a customized Salesforce CRM to manage leads, track activity, and convert prospects
• Schedule and conduct meetings to assess client needs and present tailored supplemental insurance solutions
• Follow up on referral leads and re-service existing clients to drive retention and renewals
• Collaborate with your sales manager to set and meet monthly and quarterly targets
• Record daily activity and sales metrics; submit weekly schedules to your manager
• Attend team meetings and training sessions as scheduled

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What We’re Looking For

• Entry-level candidates or those with up to 4 years of professional work experience; recent graduates (within 6 months) are encouraged to apply
• Demonstrated interpersonal and relationship-building skills; competitive drive and goal orientation
• Reliable transportation and a valid Driver’s License
• Willingness to obtain an active Health & Life Insurance Producer license in your resident state (study course provided at no cost; state licensing fees reimbursed where applicable)
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check
• Comfortable working independently in the field and managing your own schedule to meet results

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Compensation & Benefits

• Weekly draw option plus uncapped commissions and a short sales-to-pay cycle (payable in ~3 business days)
• Monthly cash sales bonuses, quarterly stock awards, incentive trips, and vested renewal commissions
• Health, dental, and vision benefits after 60 days of employment
• Comprehensive classroom and field training program (onboarding + ongoing professional development)
• Performance-based promotion opportunities and leadership development
• Flexibility to control your schedule based on results
• Collaborative culture with peer support, friendly competition, and recognition programs

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Preferred Skills & Tools

• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce experience a plus)
• Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills
• Comfortable with in-person prospecting and cold outreach
• Self-motivated, resilient, and coachable

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Additional Notes

• This role is based in Gonzales, LA and requires regular travel within the assigned territory.
• Licensing support: study materials provided at no cost and state licensing fees reimbursement available for candidates who obtain required producer licenses.
• Background checks and verification of eligibility to work in the U.S. will be completed for finalists.

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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.