District Sales Manager

Erie Insurance Group

. Recruit, present and sell the ERIE Agency Career to prospective Agents and producers .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,705 - $112,944 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruiting, training, and developing independent Agents while achieving sales objectives and maintaining high standards of customer service. Proficient in underwriting, sales strategies, and implementing best practices to enhance Agency performance and profitability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sales ExperienceUnderwriting KnowledgeAgent Training and DevelopmentCustomer Service ExcellenceAgency Performance Management

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Hard Skills

SalesUnderwritingClaims ManagementMarketingBusiness PlanningProfitability AnalysisCompliance ReviewData AnalysisCustomer Relationship ManagementField Underwriting

Soft Skills

CommunicationInfluencingAccountabilityProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Spreadsheet SoftwareWord Processing SoftwareEmail Software

Certifications & Qualifications

CICCPCUCLU

Industry Keywords

ERIE ProductsAgency OperationsPolicyholder ManagementSales ContestsMarket-Share TargetsService PhilosophyLocal TravelContractual Performance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, present and sell the ERIE Agency Career to prospective Agents and producers
Select, hire, train and develop new independent Agents into self-supporting company representatives
Influence independent Agents to sell ERIE products and services
Train Agents on products, underwriting, servicing and Agency operations
Oversee Policyholder, Agent and claimant complaints and inquiries
Address underperforming Agents and hold them accountable for contractual performance
Develop and maintain expertise in ERIE commercial, personal and life products, IT tools and sales resources
Provide local-level input for rate reviews
Act as a field underwriter for extraordinary property and casualty risks within binding authority limits
Resolve Agents' sales and customer service problems with branch and home office staff
Communicate new initiatives and changes to independent Agents
Implement customer service, marketing, sales and underwriting best practices at the Agency level
Sponsor and manage district and Agency sales contests, promotions and incentives
Sell ERIE products and services to customers and prospects as a licensed, non-commission company Agent
Advise Agents and staff on industry trends and Agency-level sales and marketing problems and opportunities
Develop and implement Agency and district business plans and budgets
Achieve annual P/C and EFL sales objectives, profitability goals and market-share targets
Assess Agency performance trends and results
Conduct reviews of underwriting, re-underwriting, profitability and compliance results
Partner with Agents on corrective action when necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent of four years of sales, underwriting, claims or marketing experience, required
Three years of sales, underwriting, claims or marketing experience OR participation in DSM Training Program required
Must live in the assigned territory unless a change is approved by the company
Understanding of and commitment to ERIE's “Above All in Service” philosophy required
Extensive local travel, including overnight stays, required
Proficiency with spreadsheet, word processing and e-mail software required
Valid driver's license and good driving record required
Related industry designations, such as CIC, CPCU, CLU, preferred
Regular and predictable attendance required
Ability to perform the listed physical requirements, including driving, lifting/moving objects and computer use

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents; coverage begins your first day of work
Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums; employer currently pays up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs
Traditional pension plan; full-time employees vested after five years of service
401(k) with up to 4% contribution match
Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave
Tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations
Company-paid basic life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Orthodontic coverage for children and adults
Adoption assistance
Fertility and infertility coverage
Well-being programs
Paid volunteer hours for community service
Dollar-for-dollar matching of charitable gifts each year
Company car with paid gas card