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Remote Sales Assistant


Company : Allstate Benefits


Location : new york city, NY


Created : 2024-06-28


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

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 DescriptionThis position is responsible for handling basic to complex telephoneemailchatfax 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 callsemailschats, and demonstrates knowledge, understanding and experience to handle volume of internal and or external customer inquiries may include escalations• Resolves complex questionsconcerns 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 tracks into the appropriate databasesSupervisory Responsibilities:This job does not have supervisory duties.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 needNotes:The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities. May be required to perform other related duties as assigned. Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.SkillsConsumer Protection, Customer Centricity, Customer Data Management, Customer Insights, Digital Literacy, Inclusive Leadership, Learning Agility, Relationship Building, Results-Oriented, Stakeholder Relationship ManagementCompensationCompensation offered for this role is $18 - 29 per hour and is based on experience and qualifications.The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation, which includes a drug screen.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.Effective July 1, 2014, under Indiana House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1242, it is against public policy of the State of Indiana and a discriminatory practice for an employer to discriminate against a prospective employee on the basis of status as a veteran by refusing to employ an applicant on the basis that they are a veteran of the armed forces of the United States, a member of the Indiana National Guard or a member of a reserve component.For jobs in San Francisco, please click "here" for information regarding the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.For jobs in Los Angeles, please click "here" for information regarding the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.To view the "EEO is the Law" poster click "here". This poster provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance ProgramsTo view the FMLA poster, click "here". This poster summarizing the major provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and telling employees how to file a complaint.It is the Company's policy to employ the best qualified individuals available for all jobs. Therefore, any discriminatory action taken on account of an employee's ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual and reproductive health decision, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race (include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion (including religious dress), sex, or sexual orientation that adversely affects an employee's terms or conditions of employment is prohibited. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, salary administration, promotion, job assignment, benefits, discipline, and separation of employment.