Sales Agent

Title:  Sales Agent   Location : Dallas, TX or Austin, TX Reporting to:  Senior  Director, Agency Sales   Start Date:  August 24, 2026   About Hippo:   Hippo was built on a promise: make homeownership effortless. Nearly a decade later, that mission still drives us. We use technology and data to help our customers stay ahead of problems and protect what matters most.     Today, that same tech-native approach powers our work beyond homeowners. Hippo operates as a diversified carrier platform, partnering with MGAs to deliver tailored program solutions that help them grow and deliver better customer experiences. Behind that work is a team that values ownership, curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.    If you're energized by building what's next, we'd love to meet you.    About this Role:     Hippo is looking for a Licensed General Lines Property & Casualty Insurance Agent  to join our exciting and quickly expanding team. As a Sales Agent, you will help prospective and existing clients secure insurance coverage for their homeowners, auto, flood, and a variety of other products as a trusted advisor. You will be appointed to sell on behalf of Hippo and several other partner carriers across a majority of states in the U.S.  ***Uncapped Commission***No Lead Generation is Required***   About You:    Team player who enjoys helping and consulting others   Self-starter who is driven to exceed expectations   Strong cross-functional communicator   Enthusiastic about working for a mission-driven brand   Believe in true partnership and collaboration throughout an organization   Ability to work across multiple systems and carriers   Ability to thrive in a metric driven environment   What You’ll Do   As a  Sales Agent , you will provide exceptional service and expert consultation to Hippo customers and prospects across inbound and outbound channels. You will play a vital role in helping customers understand, manage, and enhance their insurance coverage by:   Using a consultative sales approach to understand customer insurance objectives and recommend tailored solutions across property, casualty, and personal lines of insurance   Converting leads through proactive high-volume outreach and inbound call handling   Managing the end-to-end sales cycle: quoting insurance products using Hippo’s proprietary tools, gathering underwriting details, and guiding customers through purchase and policy binding   Clearly explaining coverage options, terms, and processes in a customer-friendly manner.   Proactively identifying cross-sell and up-sell opportunities and assisting customers in transitioning between Hippo and third-party carriers as needed   Communicating with Hippo customers to answer policy questions, recommend updates, and ensure optimal coverage across Hippo and third-party products   Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of all available insurance products, systems, and carrier platforms to ensure a high standard of sales and service   Keeping detailed records of interactions in Salesforce and ensuring all follow-up and documentation is accurate and timely   Supporting account servicing by assisting with trailing document collection, policy amendments, and responding to basic service inquiries   What You Bring   Sales & Service Expertise   Proven experience in selling and servicing insurance products with the ability to close sales and meet/exceed monthly targets   Strong active listening skills and the ability to interpret both stated and unstated customer needs   Consultative selling ability with problem-solving and critical thinking skills to tailor coverage recommendations effectively   Customer Communication & Relationship Building   High emotional intelligence with an empathetic and adaptable communication style   Clear, concise oral and written communication skills to explain complex insurance terms in customer-friendly language   Track record of delivering exceptional client support across multiple communication channels.   Operational Efficiency & Tech Savvy   Experience navigating multiple systems, quoting platforms, and learning management resources to support sales and customer service   Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate customer records and follow internal processes in a fast-paced environment   Comfortable switching between tools like Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, and proprietary quoting systems   Qualifications   3+ years of experience  in Property & Casualty insurance, customer service, sales, or a closely related field   Current and active General Lines P&C license required  (multi-state licensing a plus)   Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-growth, dynamic, and goal-driven environment   Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and the ability to quickly learn new software platforms   Benefits and Perks:   Hippo treats its team members with the same level of dedication and care as we do our customers, which is why we’re fortunate to provide all of our Hippos with:    Relocation Assistance -  Support available for qualified candidates relocating to one of our hub locations   Healthy Hippos Benefits  - Multiple medical plans to choose from and 100% employer covered dental & vision plans for our team members and their families. We also offer a 401(k)-retirement plan, short & long-term disability, employer-paid life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health and dependent care, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)    Training and Career Growth  - Training and internal career growth opportunities    Flexible Time Off  - You know when and how you should recharge    Little Hippos Program  - We offer 12 weeks of parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers    Hippo Habitat  - Snacks and drinks available and