Sales Assistant - Boise

At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection.

Job Description
This position is responsible for handling basic to complex telephone/email/chat/fax inquiries from internal and external customers in an efficient, professional, and accurate manner. Provides customers with product knowledge and resolves customers concerns. Utilize functional expertise and knowledge of the business to support, develop and lead new initiatives, and maximize growth and profitability of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Provides support for customers by handling inquiries via calls/emails/chats, and demonstrates knowledge, understanding and experience to handle volume of internal and or external customer inquiries may include escalations

Resolves complex questions/concerns and refer other inquiries to appropriate areas as needed

Project Management: To initiate, execute, communicate and document projects as needed

May act as a liaison to other departments where follow-up will be required to meet customers needs

Assists in identifying process improvement opportunities

Engages, inspires, educates and mentors, new hires and incumbents

Collaborates with other areas to identify, analyze, and improve processes

Inputs and tracking in various systems such as Excel, proficiency required.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED (Preferred)

0-2 years experience (Preferred)

In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Property & Casualty License (Preferred)

SIE Exam and Series 6 and 63 Licenses (Preferred)

Functional Skills:

Advanced product knowledge and insurance regulations knowledge

Excellent working knowledge of Allstate s systems required to perform the role

Ability to sell and service policies (based on requirements of the department)

Ability to diffuse customers and agents

Excellent working knowledge of billing concepts and Allstate s billing systems

Effective oral and written communication skills

Intermediate problem-solving skills

* Ability to adjust schedule according to business need

Skills

Compensation
Compensation offered for this role is $18.03 - 29.39 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation.

Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. And one where you can impact the future for the greater good.

You'll do all this in a flexible environment that embraces connection and belonging. And with the recognition of several inclusivity and diversity awards, we've proven that Allstate empowers everyone to lead, drive change and give back where they work and live.

Good Hands. Greater Together.

Allstate generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.

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