Territory Sales Representative - Commercial

As a Territory Sales Representative for commercial lines, you'll have the opportunity to work from your home office, traveling to independent agencies to assist with building and strengthening their book of Progressive business.  Ideal candidates will make use of their strong interpersonal skills while influencing agencies within their territory to market Progressive services and products, while also providing marketing strategies.  Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to prospect for new agencies in the territory.  We'll help you in reaching these goals by providing a company vehicle, phone, laptop, and company card.   

Territory:  Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and surrounding upstate New York communities. Candidates must be able to travel to and meet with all agencies within this geographic area. There is overnight travel with this position (approximately 6 nights per month). 

Home office location: Buffalo, Syracuse or Rochester, NY, and surrounding communities

Must-have qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field of study (Marketing, Business Management) and three years of outside business to business sales experience 
• Instead of a degree, five years of outside business to business sales experience or five years of experience in the property and casualty field 
• Compliance with Progressive's driving standards and/or policy 
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance

Preferred skills 

• Demonstrated outside business to business sales experience
• Ability to work independently 
• Ability to use formal and informal networks to accomplish goals 
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

Compensation 

• $82,000 - $99,000/year
• Gainshare bonus up to 30% of your eligible earnings based on company performance

Benefits

• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
• Wellness & mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
• Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
• Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
• Career development & tuition assistance

Energage recognizes Progressive as a 2023 Top Workplace for: Innovation, Purposes & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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