Commercial Lines, Inside Sales Agent (REMOTE)

If you’re passionate about helping people protect what matters most to them at a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, as well as innovating and simplifying processes and operations to provide the best customer value, then Nationwide’s Property and Casualty team could be the place for you! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care. Candidate must be able to work EST, CST, MST, or PST time zone as needed. P \& C License with ability to sell Commercial Lines preferred. This is a remote position. This role does not qualify for employer sponsored work authorization. Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT extension program. \#LI\-JK1 \#LI\-Remote **Job Description Summary** Whether working to sell new or retain existing business, we are customer\-focused, positive, persistent and tenacious. Our products are designed to protect our customers, and we know that insurance coverage has the potential to make their worst day better. If you are technologically savvy, can connect and communicate in a fast\-paced environment and adapt easily to changes, we want to know more about you! As an Inside Sales Agent you will contact agents or prospects to sell commercial lines of insurance and increase awareness of the Nationwide brand. You will have an opportunity to provide an extraordinary agency or customer experience of small commercial lines products in all states and segments via outbound telephone contacts, inbound phone calls, email, on\-line chats, or internal transfers. We'll count on you to provide counseling on insurance needs and product availability, provide quotes, determine eligibility, and bind coverage after collecting all related underwriting data and information. You'll be trained in writing business property, business liability, worker's comp, business auto, commercial umbrella insurance and bonds.**Job Description** **Key Responsibilities:** * Responds to incoming calls/emails from commercial lines insurance agents or prospects and uses multiple internal and external resources and best practices to consult with and educate clients about coverage needs by performing duties such as: front end underwriting, risk assessment, financial analysis, and loss runs analysis in order to sell insurance. * Offers additional Nationwide Insurance products to provide all applicable discounts. * Performs outbound calls and follow\-up work to close the sale as stated in best practices. * Solicits outbound potential agents or customers who did not purchase during initial inquiry to overcome objections and complete the sale. * Interpret contracts and/or policy provisions for the most complex states in order to provide explanations and information to customers regarding coverage for all commercial and other product policies. Determines and enters accu