As a Cycle Dealership Sales Specialist, you will contribute to profitable premium growth by increasing motorcycle dealer engagement with our motorcycle insurance product.

Sentry’s motorcycle team is seeking a motivated, self-starter who has a passion for building and maintaining strong relationships with motorcycle dealers within a defined territory.  This position will manage a large geographic territory and will be staffed within the Central US territory. 

What You'll Do

As a Cycle Dealership Sales Specialist, you will coordinate and lead motorcycle dealership training, relationship management, complaint handling, prospecting and communication within your territory. 

Additionally, you will:

• Promote product and brand at assigned, motorcycle events to identify and foster production sources and relationships.

• Provide insurance product expertise and leads product and related process training efforts for dealerships and related affinity associations.

• Provide comprehensive motorcycle product and claims expertise to dealerships to increase production.

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships and rapport with motorcycle dealership Finance & Insurance departments as well as Service departments in order to foster strong service levels and profitable business.

• Promote product and brand at assigned motorcycle events to identify and develop additional production sources and relationships.

• Develop new, and enhance existing dealership quote/lead sources to achieve sales and premium objectives

• Identify, create and execute branding opportunities at the dealership level.

• Implement plans and programs to contribute to the achievement of dealer produced sales and premium objectives.

• Provide product management recommendations on specific product change using industry and product knowledge along with feedback from dealerships and affinity partners.

What it Takes

• Associate Degree or equivalent work experience required, Bachelor’s degree preferred

• 3+ years of related work experience in the insurance industry, with familiarity of Motorcycle dealership operations and departments

• Basic knowledge of or experience with motorcycles is preferred

• Effective human relations and communication skills to communicate with dealers and potential/existing customers

• Sales experience and knowledge of professional sales techniques, including presentation skills preferred.

• Ability to meet travel requirements of the job (50%-75%) within assigned territory.

• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record and valid driver's license.

• P&C Insurance license preferred. If no license, you must have the ability to obtain and maintain required state licensing and carrier appointments.

• PC experience with knowledge of various operating systems.

Based on experience and qualifications, the pay range for this position is:

• For candidates located in Wisconsin and Texas: $68,100-$102,100 annually.

• For candidates located in Colorado: $74,910-$112,310 annually.

What You'll Receive

At Sentry, your total rewards go beyond competitive compensation. Below are some benefits and perks that you’ll receive.

• Sentry is happy to offer flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model. Monday and Friday work from home if you choose to, Tuesday through Thursday you’ll work in office.

• As a Sentry associate, you will have an in-office workspace and materials for your home office. In addition to the laptop, you will receive prior to your start, Sentry will provide equipment for your home office. 

• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.

• 401(K) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting to help strengthen your financial future.

• Continue your education and career development through Sentry University (SentryU) and utilize our Tuition Reimbursement program

• Generous Paid-Time Off plan for you to enjoy time out of the office as well as Volunteer-Time off

• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, Parental leave, and our Health and Wellness benefits to encourage a healthy lifestyle.

• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs

• Sentry Foundation gift matching program to encourage charitable giving.

Casey Van Der Geest

Talent Acquisition Specialist