Account Executive 🔥
For those who understand and appreciate our customers, Sentry offers something special: The chance to market our business property and casualty insurance, retirement plans, and business life insurance to our target market accounts. What’s the key? Building long-lasting relationships to protect the assets, employees, and longevity of the businesses you’ll serve. You’ll make a nice living by providing the specialized expertise our customers need to protect their businesses, employees, and financial futures.
We provide everything you need to carve out a sales career filled with success and purpose, including:
- High earning potential and monthly/annual incentives, plus recognition trips
- Outstanding benefits and a 401(k)-program matching dollar for dollar up to 8%
- Work from home from your territory
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Outstanding training and support
- An industry-leading line of products and services
Bring your uncommon skills to an unusually robust insurance market. The Connecticut territory includes: Waterbury, New Britain, and Torrington.
What You’ll Do
Sell directly to niche market accounts to increase premium volume
Retain profitable business by providing effective, quality service to policyholders
Build and maintain quality relationships with businesses
Work directly with Underwriting, Claims, Loss Control, Audit, Customer Service and other key partners
Call on and pursue all niche market opportunities assigned to your geographic territory
Leverage current customers and relationships for new growth and sales opportunities
What it Takes
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
Related sales experience
Exceptional sales and interpersonal relationship skills
Self-discipline and ability to thrive in a remote work environment
Ability to multitask, prioritize, communicate effectively and remain organized
Strong analytical and math skills
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record with a valid driver’s license and ability to meet travel requirements
Primary residence within your sales territory required
What You’ll Receive
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction. At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.
Competitive compensation - with base salary, commissions and a generous monthly and annual bonus plan, including trips and recognition
Company car with gas card
Comprehensive, ongoing training, including licensure
Laptop, cell phone reimbursement, home office setup, and more
We equip our Account Managers with cutting edge proprietary technology that enables them to be more efficient and effective in the field
401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.
Group Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance to encourage a healthy lifestyle.
Pretax Dependent Care and Health Expense Reimbursement Accounts to ease taxes on health spending.
Extensive Work-Life Resources to lend a helping hand.
Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.
Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU).
About Sentry
We take great pride in making Forbes’ list of America’s Best Midsize Employers since 2017. A lot of different factors go into that honor, many of which contribute to your job satisfaction.
Our bright future is built on a long track record of success. We got our start in 1904 and have been helping businesses succeed and protect their futures ever since. Because of the trust placed in us, we’re one of the largest and financially strongest mutual insurance companies in the United States. We’re rated A+ by A.M. Best, the industry's leading rating authority.
Our headquarters is in Stevens Point, Wisconsin, with offices located throughout the United States. From sales to claims, and information technology to marketing, we enjoy a rewarding and challenging work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development and growth.
Get ready to own your future at Sentry. Opportunities await!
Casey Van Der Geest
Casey.VanDerGeest@Sentry.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Sentry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy that there be no discrimination in employment based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, or sexual orientation.