(#JR101143) Sales Development Associate
Working at Goosehead
We've worked hard to earn the trust of our clients, so we're more than a bit selective when it comes to hiring new people. If you think you have what it takes to grow with our company, we would love to meet you.
About Goosehead
Since 2003, Goosehead Insurance has been disrupting the insurance industry by giving clients the power of choice, utilizing a smarter marketing approach, and delivering world class service. This is all powered by our focus on hiring and retaining extraordinary people. Our clients trust us with their most valuable possessions so, we’re more than just a bit selective when it comes to hiring new team members.
Job Summary
Our Franchise Development team takes pride in helping small business owners build successful agencies and achieve their professional and financial goals. We are seeking a highly collaborative, strategic, and self-motivated, Sales Development Associates to join our team. Ideal candidates for this role are confident, ambitious self-starters seeking to showcase their potential and who want to add value to the company. As a Sales Development Associate, you will work closely with ideal franchise owner prospects to grow relationships, be a key player in growing our franchise channel, and will help generate quality leads for the Territory Manager.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Identifying and Qualifying candidates through cold calls, email, and talent acquisition platforms such as ZoomInfo, and LinkedIn.
- Intent is to graduate after 3 months to a Business Development Representative position
- SDAs will begin with a heavy workload of classroom-style training learning the Goosehead value prop, systems/processes, and overall insurance industry and will quickly move into outbound prospecting through cold calling, social media, and email outreach.
- The primary objective is to set up a meeting for the Territory Manager who will be working to mentor SDAs.
Experience and Education
- Bachelor's Degree, 3.0 GPA preferred.
- 0-1 years of experience
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
Required Skills and Abilities
- Exceptional written and verbal communication Skills
- Experience in B2B or B2C Sales or related college major.
- Networking abilities
- Problem-solving skills, Coachability, Grit & Perseverance
- Competitive Nature and Teamwork
- Strong Time Management and attention to detail
- High Integrity and honest communication
Benefits Summary
- High-quality voluntary health, vision, disability, life, and dental insurance programs
- 401K Matching Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Corporate sponsored programs to enhance employee physical, financial, mental, and emotional wellness
- Financial Solution Program
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Goosehead is an equal-opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, guidelines, and regulations. Goosehead strictly prohibits and does not tolerate unlawful discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered person because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants for employment and all Goosehead employees are given equal consideration based solely on job-related factors, such as qualifications, experience, performance, and availability.
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!