Sales Development Assistant

COUNTRY Financial®

. Generate, qualify, and progress sales opportunity pipelines through proactive outreach and inbound lead response .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBloomington • Illinois • United StatesJunior💰 $34,400 - $47,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong sales pipeline management capabilities through effective outreach, lead qualification, and CRM documentation. Excels in customer service and communication while managing multiple tasks and achieving challenging goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales Opportunity Pipeline ManagementCRM DocumentationCustomer Service SkillsCommunication SkillsLead Qualification

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Hard Skills

Sales EngagementLead GenerationQuotingRecord KeepingData Entry

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsMultitaskingSelf-MotivationDesire to Win

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaGED

Industry Keywords

Inbound Lead ResponseOutbound CallsClient CommunicationsPost-Sale SupportQuality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate, qualify, and progress sales opportunity pipelines through proactive outreach and inbound lead response
Conduct inbound and outbound calls to identify opportunities and progress leads toward quoting or scheduled sales engagements
Gather household, vehicle, and risk information for accurate quoting and sales follow-up
Create and maintain prospect records, opportunities, and documentation in CRM systems
Schedule appointments and warm hand-offs to sales representatives
Re-engage previously quoted, single-line, and unqualified leads
Transfer complete prospect information to sales representatives
Complete post-sale and administrative support activities, including client communications, record updates, and account assignment
Track call volume, lead creation, appointments scheduled, and sales support contributions while following quality standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Excellent phone and customer service skills
Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask effectively while entering information into CRM
Self-motivated and able to manage challenging goals
Desire to win and differentiate yourself through performance
Typically requires a high school diploma or GED
At least 1 year of related experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-Term Incentive plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match
Career learning and growth opportunities
Equal-opportunity, discrimination-free work environment