Vice President of Sales (IL)

Start Your Career at A-MAX Insurance!

At A-MAX Insurance, we are growing fast, and we want YOU to be part of our success! For over 20 years, we have been helping our employees grow and reach their goals, and we are looking for motivated people ready to start their journey with us.

About A-MAX Insurance:

A-MAX is an industry leader that specializes in providing low-cost insurance to thousands of customers and businesses. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations by continuing to set forth our commitment of providing excellent service, affordable rates, and convenient locations. We believe that buying insurance should be quick, easy, and hassle-free; which is why we have made it our mission to simplify insurance by providing easy-to-understand, customized policies that best fit the needs and budgets of our customers.

A-MAX actively fosters the growth of our employees and company to maximize our positive impact on the community. Our motivation is to provide sustainable career opportunities for our employees and reward them for their dedication and commitment. A-MAX has aided in the economic growth of local communities by more than tripling our workforce and adding more jobs in low-to-middle-income neighborhoods.

Why Join Us?

Compensation

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Car allowance
• Weekly Payroll

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• FREE Basic Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Paid time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays

Financial Security & Retirement

• 401(k) with up to a 4% Company Match
• Short Waiting Period for Retirement Benefits

Career Growth & Support

• Opportunities for Internal Advancement
• Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide initiatives in a rapidly growing company.
• Dynamic, innovative, and collaborative work environment.

What We are Looking for:

The VP of Sales is responsible for developing and implementing sales, marketing, and financial and structural strategies in stores across their assigned territory (Arizona) that deliver on market growth. 

Location: This is an in-office role in the Chicago, IL area.

Job Responsibilities:

• Recruit, hire and train sales staff for your locations.
• Work closely with the marketing department to create and execute successful market strategies for local trends identified within assigned retail territory.
• Take initiative and be proactive in resolving sales performance gaps.
• Coach and the sales team identify selling techniques and how to improve their results.
• Regularly visit retail locations to encourage, train, and motivate employees in support of employee development and operational standards.
• Utilize reporting to provide feedback to the sales agents for positive encouragement and for results improvement.
• Work closely with HR personnel to professionally manage employee relations, job requisitions, on-boarding, employee retention and staffing goals.
• Work directly with Insurance Carrier field reps to understand insurance guidelines.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Five years of retail insurance experience required
• Multi-unit management experience a plus
• Property & Casualty License is required
• 50% travel required within assigned territory (this may vary)
• Valid Driver’s License and Vehicle Registration
• Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Internal Company Programs)
• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to multitask and complete work while traveling
• Thorough knowledge of the territory, market conditions and insurance carriers.

For information on A-MAX Insurance & Affiliates, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at https://www.amaxinsurance.com/careers

A-MAX Insurance & Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.