Help Wanted - Progressive to Hire 200 in Colorado Springs

Company Press Release

Smart, outgoing people looking for flexible schedules, competitive pay and job perks like an on-site fitness center may want to consider joining Progressive car insurance. Progressive, named one of the best places to work for military veterans by GI Jobs and Military Times EDGE, plans to fill 200 new sales and service positions in Colorado Springs by January 31, 2011.

Progressive car insurance is hiring customer service and sales representatives to work at its contact center in Colorado Springs. Grace Donnelly has been with Progressive since April 2008. Progressive car insurance is hiring customer service and sales representatives to work at its contact center in Colorado Springs. Grace Donnelly has been with Progressive since April 2008.

The phone representatives will sell policies and answer customer questions. The jobs require a minimum of two years' post secondary education or two years' work experience in a customer service environment.

"We're hiring because we're growing," said Kay Krienke, recruiting supervisor at Progressive. "We're looking for energetic, customer-focused problem solvers who are passionate about offering great service. In return, we offer the chance to be part of a culture that embraces risk taking, innovation and diversity, and rewards people for contributing to the company's success."

All of the positions offer paid training, which Krienke said could be particularly appealing to people wanting to start new careers as licensed insurance representatives.

And, flexible scheduling options are available for some of the positions, such as the ability to work four 10-hour days with three days off instead of the typical five-day workweek.

As for benefits, in addition to medical, dental, vision and life insurance, Progressive employees also enjoy:

* potential bonuses based on company performance;
* an on-site health services facility and fitness center;
* parenting resources, such as a child-care subsidy and maternity services;
* tuition assistance; and
* a casual dress code.

To find out more about jobs at Progressive in Colorado Springs or to apply, visit http://jobs.progressive.com.