Spherion Asheville · 6 hours ago
Insurance Agent
Asheville, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$50K/yr - $65K/yrSpherion Asheville is seeking a Licensed Insurance Agent to join a growing, independent team. The role involves presenting customized insurance programs, consulting with clients about their financial situations, and actively prospecting for new business.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Jordan DeVere
Responsibilities
Meet clients to evaluate their financial status, current coverage, and long-term goals
Researching multiple carriers to find the best balance of coverage and price for a client's specific risk
Handling renewals, updates, and changes (e.g., adding a new car or updating a home address)
Acting as the first point of contact when a disaster happens, guiding the client through the claims process and communicating with the carrier's adjusters
Meeting with existing clients once a year to ensure their coverage still fits their lifestyle (marriage, new baby, retirement)
Assisting clients with payment issues, reinstatements of lapsed policies, and billing disputes
Qualification
Required
Must hold a valid state license in the relevant lines of authority (Property & Casualty, Life & Health, or both)
Associate's degree or certifications considered essential
Knowledge of, and experience with the Best Interest Standard
Ability to travel to clients and prospects throughout given territory
Preferred
Experience using Customer Relationship Management software (like Salesforce, Applied Epic, or EZlynx) to track leads and manage client data
Bachelor's Degree considered a plus
Ability to pre-screen clients to determine their risk level and eligibility before submitting an application to the carrier
Basic understanding of financial planning, interest rates (for annuities/life products), and personal budgeting
Expertise in e-signature tools (DocuSign), virtual meeting platforms (Zoom/Teams), and insurance quoting portals
Sales experience selling insurance or other product considered a plus
Company
Spherion Asheville
We’re Spherion Asheville—a staffing and recruiting pioneer that’s been driving careers and helping businesses grow since 2016.
Founded in 2016
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase