Sales Associate

Description:In this entry-level position, you will learn how to identify and cultivate clients, initiate and follow up on new business opportunities, obtain underwriting approval, and close sales to commercial accounts. You will participate in an extensive training program and act as an apprentice to two to three successful Account Executives. During this period, your primary responsibility will be to assist them in renewing accounts by developing customer relationships, assessing and responding to customer needs and coordinating the risk management process. After successfully completing the training program (approximately 4-6 months), you will become an Account Representative with new business and renewal responsibilities and be eligible to participate in a sales incentive plan.Qualifications:Highly effective oral and written communication skills, including presentation, persuasion, tact and negotiation skills. A general working knowledge of the Company's services, products and marketing techniques, insurance contracts, funding and rating preferred but not required. Bachelor's degree preferred or knowledge normally attained through equivalent experience. Must be licensed, if required by the state.Salary/Benefits: Salary commensurate with experienceWe recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K and retirement plan, Accidental death & dismemberment insurance, Credit Union membership, Dental coverage, Dependent life insurance, Disability insurance, Discounts on automobile and homeowner's insurance, Employee life insurance, Long-term care insurance, Medical coverage, Paid time-off, Pay-for-Performance, Reimbursement accounts, Tuition reimbursement, Vision care coverage, and Work/Life resources.Job Location: Knoxville, TNJob Number: 36653BRCompany URL: http://www.libertymutual.comCompany Profile:About Liberty Mutual Group Boston-based Liberty Mutual Group is a diversified global insurer and sixth largest property and casualty insurer in the U.S. based on 2006 direct written premium. The Company also ranks 95th on the Fortune 500 list of largest corporations in the U.S. based on 2006 revenue. As of December 31, 2007, Liberty Mutual Group had $94.7 billion in consolidated assets, $82.3 billion in consolidated liabilities, and $25.9 billion in annual consolidated revenue. Liberty Mutual Group offers a wide range of insurance products and services, including personal automobile, homeowners, workers compensation, commercial multiple peril, commercial automobile, general liability, global specialty, group disability, assumed reinsurance, fire and surety.Liberty Mutual Group (www.libertymutual.com) employs over 40,000 people in more than 900 offices throughout the world. Job Information Location: US-TN-Knoxville Salary: Salary commensurate with experience Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Sales/Retail/Business Development Relevant Work Experience: 1+ to 2 Years Career Level: Entry Level Education: Bachelor's Degree Contact Information