Agency Account Sales Representative, First Connect

Title: Agency Account Sales Representative, First Connect

Location: US Remote in one of the following states: Texas, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania

Reporting To: Director, Agency Development & Distribution

About First Connect:

First Connect Insurance Services LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hippo Insurance Group, provides thousands of independent agencies across the country with access to some of the nation's top insurance carriers and MGAs. The fast-growing insurtech platform allows small and medium-sized agencies to combine fully digital insurance products to meet each customer's unique coverage needs. With various products, including P&C, commercial lines, life, health, and cyber available, First Connect is committed to helping agents access the markets and technology necessary to grow their businesses.

We are Hiring Immediately! Hippo and First Connect offer competitive compensation and benefits. 

About You:

We are seeking a dynamic individual with a proven ability to drive new agency sign-ups and increase agency production within First Connect. The ideal candidate should excel in building strong agency relationships, possess exceptional sales acumen, and demonstrate a track record of exceeding sales targets in a high-volume environment. They should be passionate about empowering others to succeed, with strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

What You’ll Do:

• Generate new agency partnerships by converting inbound leads and qualifying leads through daily outbound calls, emails and text outreach
• Regularly schedule, coordinate, and conduct agent onboarding meetings for agency partnerships that are newly activated
• Provide a seamless agency onboarding experience by training agency personnel on appointed carrier products, First Connect portal, and general underwriting guidelines
• Collect and communicate feedback from agent onboarding's to drive continuous improvements
• Improve overall agency production by identifying and removing obstacles in current agency processes
• Assist with agency communications and quarterly carrier evaluations

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of experience in the Property & Casualty space with knowledge around various insurance carrier products
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Property & Casualty insurance license preferred but not required
• Demonstrated success in achieving and exceeding sales targets in a high-volume environment with a proven track record of driving production growth within accounts
• Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills, including formal presentation abilities
• Self-motivated and directed; ability to collaborate is a must, but you will be autonomous and expected to succeed without heavy oversight
• Strong intellectual curiosity and a desire to help others solve problems
• Flexible and willing to do what is needed to get great work done

Benefits and Perks: 

Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with: 

• Healthy Hippos Benefits - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  
• Equity - This position is eligible for equity compensation 
• Training and Career Growth - Training and internal career growth opportunities  
• Flexible Time Off - You know when and how you should recharge 
• Little Hippos Program - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers  

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this role is $60,000 - $70,330. The SF Bay Area base pay range for this role is $63,300 - $82,300. The monthly sales commission target starts at 3k. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, location, business needs and market demands.

Hippo is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. 

Hippo’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Hippo applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact the Hippo’s People Team to make the need for an accommodation known.