Allstate is Hiring Work from Home in the US!

Job Description

Why choose Allstate?
Allstate is seeking individuals who are passionate about selling and committed to the organization’s Sales goals. If you thrive in an environment where you can take charge, plan and guide others through complex situations, Allstate is the place for you!  You will explore sales opportunities: including cross quoting and determining appropriate coverage through various forms of customer interactions. Our employee engagement within the customer contact centers is rated “Excellent”. Allstate is all about inclusive diversity and creating an environment where everyone can grow. Don’t take our word for it – hear real Allstaters describe who they are and why they love working at Allstate: Click here

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What’s in it for you?
As a  Sales Specialist, you will have the opportunity to obtain your Property and Casualty License. The cost of the training and the exam is fully assumed by Allstate. We just ask that you commit to study, utilize your resources, and be fully committed to passing the exam.
Already licensed? Even better! Allstate awards a cash incentive for those that already hold their Property &Casualty License.

The Opportunity:
As a Licensed Sales Specialist (Property & Casualty) you will be responsible for driving sales growth for the organization in various modes of interaction including inbound, outbound, and digital (i.e. chat, messaging, texting, etc.). The specialist is responsible for using strong sales skills to deliver a proven sales method that uncovers customer needs, identifies gaps in coverage, recommends solutions to fully protect customers, all while building a case to positively influence the decision to purchase Allstate’s products. You will be evaluated based on sales production, time management, quality of business produced, and strict adherence to company and industry rules, regulations, and processes that protect Allstate and its customers.

It is important that our team members can commit to a flexible work schedule that includes weekends and holidays. Most call center employees work one weekend day, as a part of their normal work week.

Key Responsibilities

Know the Customer
Provide an exceptional sales experience while anticipating the customer’s needs and growing Allstate’s book of business in the process. We’re looking for someone that can demonstrate persistency and resilience in pursuing the sale throughout the interaction with the customer, understanding and analyzing customer needs and then recommending and promoting alternative products, while engaging in proper protection conversation, by reviewing and assessing customer risks.

This is a high call volume environment, so great communication skills and multitasking is a must!

Know the Product
Allstate will train you to know our amazing products inside and out, and we want someone passionate and knowledgeable about what we offer. Our Sales Specialists must be able to identify opportunities to cross-sell and display their knowledge to our customers. Our sales specialists should be able to help our customers uncover risks and recommend coverage to protect against life’s uncertainties. We are looking for problem solvers to interact with customers via inbound/outbound calls. Thoroughly understanding our products and current marketing campaigns will help you meet sales targets and performance goals.

Job Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
•  1-2 years of sales or related experience preferred
•  Strong general computer skills
•  Ability to interact with multiple online systems while speaking with the customer is required
•  Ability to evaluate customer needs while matching Allstate products and services
•  Be flexible regarding changes needed to service the customer
•  Requires Property and Casualty license for state in which you reside, as well as appointments for non-resident licenses (post-hire requirement, travel for exam may be required )
•  Spanish Bilingual fluency a plus
• Live into an environment of Continuous Improvement
• This position is not available for Michigan, California, New York, Alaska, and Hawaii residents

Working Environment

We are committed to leveraging technology to enable home based work in combination with our traditional call centers.  Qualified candidates will need a dedicated work space and must meet internet access standards for consideration.  As a commitment to our customer and employee experience hardware is provided (computer and peripherals)

Standard Technical Requirements

• Home Internet service must be stable.
• 50 Mbps Download and 5 Mbps upload internet service packages
• Access to hardwire (plug-in) ethernet/network cable to your modem/router during your shift. 
• Wifi connection is not allowed
• Cannot use satellite, hotspots, MIFI devices, wireless AC wall plug-in extenders, repeaters, boosters and/or pods
• Space for Desktop equipment and 2 monitors – Allstate will provide all equipment

Information Security requirements

• Minimum Requirements – (summary, not all inclusive)
• Established or Dedicated Work area at home, ensuring:
  • No one can see your screens, keyboards or Allstate documents
  • Area is located where no one can overhear your conversations
  • Free from potential hazards affecting equipment (e.g. pets, plants, water, etc.)
  • Workspace is not vulerable to theft
  • Free from distractions

Schedule and Compensation

Start Date: Determined at the time of the hiring manager interview

Compensation: $16.00 Hourly Base ($33,280 annual)

Training (7 Weeks): 9 AM to 5:30 PM CST, Off Saturday and Sunday

•  Licensing 2 weeks
• Classroom 5 Weeks

Schedule: To be discussed during the interview

• Candidates identified as bilingual through the management interview process will be eligible for a 10% bilingual pay differential after successfully completing training
• Depending on your work schedule, shift differential may apply
• Sales bonus opportunity, available after training, subject to individual performance and per bonus program guidelines
• $1000 bonus paid after 6 months of employment if hired with an active General Lines Property & Casualty License (License Bonus does not apply to Allstate re-hires).
• Excellent benefits package starting on your FIRST day of employment to include – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and 401(k)