[Hiring] Agent, Inbound Sales - Pet @Nationwide

Role Description Are you passionate about being part of a team at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales that delivers extraordinary care to help individuals and businesses prepare for and protect their future? If so, then Nationwide Financial could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Come join the Nation! Nationwide's Pet Insurance, which markets and sells pet health insurance, is hiring. We are seeking sales professionals who want an unlimited commission structure with a base salary. All our leads are incoming, driven by our marketing efforts, referrals, and by veterinarians. As the leader in the pet health insurance industry, we are an organization founded by veterinarians and operated by passionate pet lovers. Here, you will work alongside the best talent, chart your own career course, and contribute to company growth in a fun, fast-paced team environment. Scope of the Position:

• Receive phone calls (leads) with the intent of promoting and selling Pet Insurance, endorsements, renewals, and services to potential and existing policyholders.
• Follow up on leads and applicants to complete their pet’s policies.
• Provide a basic level of customer support.

Hours of Operation:

• Training hours are usually from 9:00 am PST – 6:00 pm PST; Monday – Friday.
• Schedules will be assigned based on business needs and commence upon completion of full-time training.
• The call center is operational Monday through Friday, 5:00 am - 7:00 pm (PST) and Saturdays 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (PST).
• The right candidate must be flexible to work any of these shifts.

Qualifications

• Property & Casualty license preferred and will be required to be licensed in all 50 states; all onboarding expenses for licensure will be covered by Nationwide.
• Sales Agents will be required to maintain licensure through completion of required Continuing Education credit as a condition of employment.
• Requires 2 years of Sales experience; preferably in a call center environment, a professional, team-player attitude, strong computer skills.

Requirements

• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in standard sales process of prospecting, appointment setting, needs analysis, objection handling, presentation skills, negotiations, closing skills, account maintenance, and follow-up.

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid time off with newly hired associates receiving a minimum of 18 days paid time off each full calendar year pro-rated quarterly based on hire date
• Nine paid holidays
• 8 hours of Lifetime paid time off
• 8 hours of Unity Day paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid pension plan
• Business casual attire
• More benefits available