Insurance Sales Agent

Are you a motivated people person looking for the chance to break into a new industry? If the answer is “yes”, we are looking for you! Jump-start your career by joining our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent. Candidates with strong interpersonal communication skills will hit the ground running to facilitate insurance sales among new and prospective clients. Job seekers must have strong organization skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to customer service. If you're interested in an exciting opportunity to become a top-notch insurance sales representative, please apply today! Responsibilities: • Take ownership of ensuring there are accurate records of all necessary bookkeeping, client, and sales reports in order to track and communicate the status of assigned goals • Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking • Serve as an attentive listener when communicating with new and potential clients in order to accurately identify their unique needs prior to pursuing specific insurance sales • Commit to remaining educated about the various types of insurance, insurance-related protocols, and policy changes to ensure fulfillment of program requirements and ensure our customers are satisfied • Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer’s individual needs • Discuss financial concerns and needs with potential clients identified during the prospecting process • Develop and employ marketing and business plans • Ensure effective insurance, retirement, and business planning education through an array of service offerings, including high-quality insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, securities, investments, and more • Improve your professional skills and knowledge through the New York Life training curriculum Qualifications: • Candidates must have some computer experience, including the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs • Valid insurance license required or candidates must be willing to get licensed • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary; customer service skills are helpful • High school diploma necessary; college degree a bonus • Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations that affect insurance sales, insurance clients, and the insurance industry as a whole • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree a plus • Sales experience preferred – enterprising mindset • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Desire to help others • Strong business acumen • Perseverance in the face of a challenge • Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts Compensation: $66,500+ at plan earnings

• Discuss financial concerns and needs with potential clients identified during the prospecting process • Develop and employ marketing and business plans • Ensure effective insurance, retirement, and business planning education through an array of service offerings, including high-quality insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care insurance, securities, investments, and more • Improve your professional skills and knowledge through the New York Life training curriculum • Secure optional licenses for selling securities and investment products for wealth management and advanced planning

Compensation:
$66,500 per year