Livonia NEW, MI, USA
8 days ago
Retail Sales Leader

It’s a great time to join AAA The Auto Club Group! 

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Job Type:

Full time

 

Exempt/Non Exempt:

 

Salary

Job Description:



 

A DAY IN THE LIFE of a Retail Sales Leader

The Auto Club Group is seeking a prospective Retail Sales Leader who can drive the achievement of sales, revenue and service goals across all ACG product lines within the Captive Agent channel in the assigned geography 

Responsible for annual performance and successful operations of assigned captive channel locations to include the attainment of agency, product, membership, operational and customer satisfaction objectives  Develop and implement annual sales and captive channel operation strategies and initiatives Assist leadership in the development and implementation of medium-term sales strategies focused on increasing market penetration, maintaining competitive edge and exceeding revenue expectations Execute business plans designed to grow, protect and diversify relationships with current and potential customers Participate in and/or support corporate-wide initiativesOversight of operational activities, location facilities and personnel within assigned locations to include applying proven business techniques for budgetary management, process workflow improvements, managing multiple complexities and quality control proceduresBuilding effective teams by meeting assigned agent and staff recruitment and retention expectations to include workforce management structures/resource allocationWorking with the appropriate centralized units to recruit, onboard, performance manage and adequately support sales and service personnelInstilling and maintaining a culture that increases trust and encourages front-line employees to make decisions that are in the best interest of ACG and its customers/membersDeveloping and aligning plans to manage multiple complex competing interestsMotivating sales agents and staff to achieve high levels of performance, meet goals and contribute to the overall growth of ACG and the AAA brand Monitoring the competitive landscape in order to forecast growth opportunities and/or challenges and identify innovative means to address issuesEnsuring key messages and rationale are effectively communicated in all directions and the escalation of issues which cannot be solved locallyCollaborating with peers to guarantee the utilization of uniform, highly-efficient processes across the corporate footprintCultivating positive business and community relationships and networks within assigned geography, state and across the corporate footprintMaintaining compliance with all sales, lines of business, corporate, Human Resources, local and government policies and regulations

What it’s like to work for The Auto Club Group:

Serve our members by making their satisfaction our highest priorityDo what’s right by sustaining an open, honest and ethical work environmentLead in everything we do by offering best-in-class products, benefits and servicesACG values our employees by seeking the best talent, rewarding high performance and holding ourselves accountable

HOW WE REWARD OUR EMPLOYEES

A competitive annual salary between $113,484.00 to $158,870.40

ACG offers excellent and comprehensive benefits packages:

Medical, dental and vision benefits401k MatchPaid parental leave and adoption assistancePaid Time Off (PTO), company paid holidays, CEO days, and floating holidaysPaid volunteer day annuallyTuition assistance program, professional certification reimbursement program and other professional development opportunitiesAAA MembershipDiscounts, perks, and rewards and much more

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO

Required Qualifications:

Valid driver’s license – with satisfactory MVRCurrently hold or able to attain and maintain appropriate State Property & Casualty Insurance licenses within timeframe designated by ACG leadershipMay be required to attain appropriate State Life Insurance Sales licenses within timeframe designated by ACG leadershipMust qualify, obtain, and maintain all applicable state licenses and appointments required for selling and/or servicing Auto Club Group Membership products

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Work experience

Three years of experience in managing agents/staff, consulting/leading agents or assisting in the management/leadership of agents within one or multiple sales distribution channels

Experience in managing/leading agents/staff to include some or all of the following:Successful development of local insurance sales marketsDetermining and assigning sales, revenue, customer satisfaction, agent retention and operational goals for agents at multiple locations within assigned geographyProven track record of developing, implementing and monitoring annual sales and operational strategies necessary to exceed assigned annual goals (P&L targets, revenue, customer satisfaction and sales goals and performance objectives)Demonstrating effective issue identification and resolution techniquesManaging operations, annual budgets and expenses to include implementing successful workforce management structures/resource allocation (Captive Agent Channel only)Leadership experience to include performance managing, leading, coaching/ mentoring resolving issues associated with assigned personnel/agentsMotivating and enabling employees and sales agents to successfully meet objectives and goalsHandling customer appeasements and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction

Experience in assisting leadership with agent/staff development and oversight to include some or all of the following:Assisting management in the determination of sales, revenue, customer satisfaction, agent retention and operational goals for agentsProven track record of assisting management in the development, implementation and maintenance of annual sales and operational strategies necessary to meet/exceed assigned annual goals (P&L targets, revenue, customer satisfaction and sales goals and performance objectives)Analyzing local geographies and/or sales markets to identify opportunities for growth and advancementCoaching, mentoring and developing assigned sales forceAssisting in the oversight of operations at retail sales locations

Successful candidates will possess: 

Knowledge of:

Employee captive agents insurance sales channel operationsInsurance and financial products, services and regulationsSales techniques and delivery systemsBusiness drivers, marketing concepts, managing P&L, operational processes (i.e., in-bound/out-bound call strategy) and compensation plan designTechniques used to:Influence and persuade othersSelect, develop and coach captive and non-captive sales agentsMotivate and reward a successful sales team

Work Environment

This is an in-office position. Employees will service ACG members in-person and are based on site in an ACG branch facility.Travel required with exposure to road hazards and temperature extremes, including some overnight travelWillingness to work irregular hours

Who We Are

Become a part of something bigger.

The Auto Club Group (ACG) provides membership, travel, insurance, and financial service offerings to approximately 14+ million members and customers across 14 states and 2 U.S. territories through AAA, Meemic, and Fremont brands. ACG belongs to the national AAA federation and is the second largest AAA club in North America.

By continuing to invest in more advanced technology, pursuing innovative products, and hiring a highly skilled workforce, AAA continues to build upon its heritage of providing quality service and helping our members enjoy life’s journey through insurance, travel, financial services, and roadside assistance.

And when you join our team, one of the first things you’ll notice is that same, whole-hearted, enthusiastic advocacy for each other.

We have positions available for every walk of life! AAA prides itself on creating an inclusive and welcoming environment of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, realizing our differences make us stronger.

To learn more about AAA The Auto Club Group visit www.aaa.com

Important Note:

ACG’s Compensation philosophy is to provide a market-competitive structure of fair, equitable and performance-based pay to attract and retain excellent talent that will enable ACG to meet its short and long-term goals. ACG utilizes a geographic pay differential as part of the base salary compensation program. Pay ranges outlined in this posting are based on the various ranges within the geographic areas which ACG operates. Salary at time of offer is determined based on these and other factors as associated with the job and job level.  

The above statements describe the principal and essential functions, but not all functions that may be inherent in the job.  This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements.  Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified applicants, as needed, to enable them to fulfill these requirements.

The Auto Club Group, and all its affiliated companies, is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Regular and reliable attendance is essential for the function of this job.

AAA The Auto Club Group is committed to providing a safe workplace. Every applicant offered employment within The Auto Club Group will be required to consent to a background and drug screen based on the requirements of the position.

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