General information Career area Insurance
Work Location(s) 535 Anton, CA
Remote? No
Ref # 22136
Posted Date 04-20-26
Working time Full time
Ally and Your Career Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?
Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.
The Opportunity Location: in-office in Costa Mesa, CA
Keywords: recent college grad, early career, entry level, 1-2 years of professional experience out of college, junior sales, Business Development, Sales Associate, Sales Rep, Sales Representative, Relationship Consultant, Outside Sales Rep, Sales Assistant, Account Representative, no experience necessary - will train!
Main Job: prospect, sell new business, retain business, write new business
Posted Job Title: Insurance Business Development Rep (BDR)
Actual Job Title: Insurance Portfolio Lead (IPL)
Candidate must reside in Costa Mesa, CA. This is an in-office position. Ally Financial is the leading provider of financial and insurance products to the franchised auto dealer industry. Ally is currently seeking dynamic individuals to fill sales positions focused on existing and new clients. Qualified candidates should have a desire for career advancement, completed a Bachelor's degree and previous proven sales experience preferred but not required. Ally offers a very competitive salary and incentive program, a comprehensive on-going training program, and clear advancement opportunities in addition to continuing education sponsorship and support. Working for Ally is about a career, not just a job. If you are goal driven, can work independently, as well as part of a sales team, and derive satisfaction working in an active, fun, and competitive environment, this may be for you.
The Work Itself - Meet or exceed goals to sell and renew Property and Casualty insurance products to targeted automobile dealership clients.
- Products include Inventory insurance, Garage Package, Cyber liability, and Worker's Compensation.
- Service responsibilities include evaluating customer insurance needs, responding to inquiries about coverage and loss prevention, and working within the service team to secure necessary documents for renewal and new business applications.
- Build and maintain knowledge regarding automobile dealership operations and the automobile industry.
- Build and maintain insurance technical knowledge around the core curriculum of the CPCU designation.
- Build and maintain knowledge about current insurance markets conditions and competitors.
- Build and maintain sales skills, including proficiency in virtual tools.
The Skills You Bring - 1+ years of successful sales experience.
- Bachelor's degree is preferred as well as industry designations.
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
- Ability to develop business relationships with dealer principles and decision makers.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Sales training experience desired.
- Well-developed business management, presentation and relationship selling skills.
- High level of accountability and ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to objectively manage conflicting priorities.
- Ability to function in a matrix organization.
- Dealership operations and insurance product knowledge preferred.
- Ability to work with MS Office applications.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Assist with local marketing campaigns.
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How We'll Have Your Back Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:
- Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).
- Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
- Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
- Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
- Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
- Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.
- To view more detailed information about Ally's Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf
Who We Are: Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.
Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at hrpolicy@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Base Pay Range : $64000 - $80000 USD
An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.
Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in a variable incentive plan.