Sales Manager, Independent Agency

Kin Insurance • Chicago, IL

Company

Kin Insurance

Location

Chicago, IL

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The world has changed. Why hasn’t insurance?

Kin’s mission is to reimagine home insurance For Every New Normal. While other insurers struggle to handle a fast-changing world, Kin is built for the future and is prepared to meet its challenges head on while helping our customers do the same.

Kin is proud to be a 4-time recipient (2021-2024) of BuiltIn Chicago’s Best Mid Sized Companies to work for, and Forbes 2021, 2022, & 2023 Best Startup Employers in North America. Simply put, our people are what make us great, and we need forward-thinking, inspired game-changers like you to join us in our mission.

So, what’s the role?

As Kin continues to grow a new and exciting Agency division, we are looking to add a Licensed Sales Manager, Independent Agency to help continue to build and lead our sales teams. In this role, you will be a champion for achieving company goals, bringing your leadership experience, coupled with your insurance knowledge, directly to our Independent Agency team.  

As a Sales Manager, you will help to hire, develop, and manage our front-line Sales Agents through strategic mentoring to guide them toward achieving sales targets and goals. Because we are a cross-functional organization, you will partner with other departments to ensure your team has the tools they need to be successful. As we change the way our customers purchase insurance and interact with their agents, we value your point of view and expertise on areas of improvement that we can bring to our teams.

A day in the life could include: 

  • Developing and implementing strategic sales plans to achieve company goals and exceed daily, weekly, and monthly quotas.
  • Thoughtfully coaching, empowering, and engaging 10-15 diverse Sales Agents 
  • Meeting/exceeding target performance plan and objective standards for our agents
  • Providing data reporting, analysis, and tracking of team sales performance and individual Agent performance
  • Establishing productive and professional relationships with key personnel in other departments
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive product development and enhancements
  • Developing and implementing new sales initiatives, strategies, and programs to help drive production
  • Assisting in recruiting, onboarding, and training of new Sales Agents  

I’ve got the skills… but do I have the necessary ones?

  • 5+ years of sales experience with 2+ years of managing Sales Agents 
  • You possess a Property and Casualty (P&C) or Personal Lines (PL) license
  • Consistent track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals and performance metrics
  • Mastery of the insurance sales process from beginning to end with the ability to train and enhance internal processes
  • Proficiency with sales software (CRM), reporting tools, and using data to help drive decisions
  • Dedication to understanding agent and customer needs and delivering tailored solutions that focus on both needs
  • You thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment by maintaining a genuine positive and collaborative attitude


Bonus Points:

  • Call/Contact Center experience (Brokerage experience preferred)
  • Ability to fulfill our 10:00am - 7:00pm CST shift (9:00am - 6:00pm MST)
  • Bilingual ability (Spanish preferred)

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Flexible PTO policy 
  • Remote work
  • Generous equity package
  • 401K with company match
  • Parental leave
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact

Oh, and don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life Insurance
  • Flexible PTO policy 
  • Remote work
  • Generous equity package
  • 401K with company match
  • Parental leave
  • Continuing education and professional development
  • The excitement of joining a high-growth Insurtech company and seeing your work make an impact
About Kin

In an industry that hasn't budged in more than 100 years, our technology transforms the user experience, cuts inefficiencies that waste billions of consumer dollars, and customizes coverage homeowners want. We believe insurance was always meant to be a digital product – we’re making that a reality. 

Our approach to the industry makes us unique, and the people at Kin help us excel. We’re a team of problem solvers, collaborators, builders, and dreamers who are passionate about creating positive change in the lives of our customers and in our industry. Kin is more than just our name – it’s how we treat each other. That’s one of the many reasons we’ve been recognized as a great place to work by Built In, Forbes, and Fast Company.


EEOC Statement

Kin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We don't just accept difference – we honor it, nurture it, and celebrate it. We don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Kin encourages applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities.


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Date Posted

03/12/2024

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