Temporary - Sales Support

Alera Group
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Remote
    1 day ago

    Job Description

    OVERVIEW

    Temporary - Sales SupportAbout Alera Group
    Founded in 2017, Alera Group is one of the nation's leading independent insurance and financial services firms. We combine the strength of a national organization with the personalized service of local experts to help clients succeed across Employee Benefits, Property & Casualty Insurance, Retirement Plan Services, Wealth Services, and Human Capital Solutions.
    Why Join Alera Group?
    • Collaborate with purpose - Work alongside colleagues who believe the best results come from strong partnerships, shared expertise, and supporting one another.
    • Build your career - Expand your expertise through meaningful work, continuous learning, and opportunities to grow across a national organization.
    • Make an impact - Help clients navigate complex challenges while contributing to solutions that make a difference for their businesses, employees, and communities.
    The Opportunity
    At Alera Group, our Employee Benefits team helps organizations attract, retain, and support their employees through innovative benefits solutions. As a Temporary - Sales Support, you'll play an important role in delivering exceptional client service, building trusted relationships, and helping clients navigate the complexities of employee benefits.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Provide administrative support to agency staff and assist with special projects as needed
    • Receive incoming telephone calls and visitors while delivering professional customer service
    • Process incoming and outgoing mail, shipments, certified mail requests, and office correspondence
    • Monitor and distribute incoming emails, faxes, and voicemails according to established procedures
    • Prepare binders, reports, presentations, and other business documents as requested
    • Scan, organize, and maintain policy documents and agency records within company systems
    • Manage office supply inventory and coordinate ordering of office and kitchen supplies
    • Assist with meeting preparation, office events, administrative procedures, and operational support activities

    QUALIFICATIONS

    Required Qualifications
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Minimum 2 to 4 years of administrative experience in a professional office environment
    • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to grammar and detail
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain organization, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
    • Professional demeanor with a strong customer service focus
    • Ability to operate standard office equipment including printers, copiers, scanners, and telephone systems
    • Strong organizational, proofreading, and document management skills
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience working in an insurance agency, brokerage, or financial services environment
    • Familiarity with agency management systems such as Applied Epic or similar platforms
    • Experience processing insurance-related documentation and client records
    • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
    • Experience coordinating office events, meetings, and administrative projects
    • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
    • Experience training or assisting new team members on administrative processes
    • Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement

    Compensation
    • Salary Range: $70,000-$70,000 annually
    Benefits
    Eligible colleagues enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
    • Life and disability coverage
    • 401(k)
    • Generous paid time off
    • Professional development and career growth opportunities
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

    Work Arrangement
    This position is Remote
    • Remote: This role is primarily remote.
    Travel Requirements: Occasional travel may be required to support office implementations, training, and collaboration with project teams.

    We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected class.

    Aler

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, Illinois (
    Remote
    )

    Skills

    • Administrative Proceduresunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Brokerageunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Copying Machinesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Document Managementunmatched
    • Document Scannersunmatched
    • Employee Benefitsunmatched
    • Event Managementunmatched
    • Fax Machinesunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Health Informaticsunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Human Capitalunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Insurance Documentationunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Mail Processingunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Office Equipmentunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Printersunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Property and Casualty Insuranceunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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