Sales Consultant- Medicare and Individual- New York

Medicare and Individual Sales Consultant

Warner Pacific Insurance Services is a full-service general agency that provides insurance agents with sales assistance, innovative technology and back-office support the tools you need to grow your business in a rapidly changing marketplace. With strong leadership and a focus on building and deepening our relationships, we have become a top-producing general agency for many of the nations largest insurance carriers.

The Individual and Medicare Sales Consultant is responsible for achieving sales goals for both Medicare and Individual. The Medicare Sales responsibilities will be accomplished through the acquisition of Medicare broker appointments and certifications using effective sales techniques to engage and support Medicare insurance brokers. Under minimal supervision the Medicare and Individual Sales Consultant primary duties may include yet not limited to: Maintaining FMO and carrier relationships at all levels as it relates to Medicare and Individual. Goal setting and support of sales team to create an environment for continued growth and success. Maintain frequent and effective contact with brokers and build active selling relationships to increase sales of all Medicare and Individual product lines. Prospect inactive brokers to find new Medicare sales opportunities. Provide product and technology training for brokers and brokerage staff. Make outbound sales calls and follow up calls to active and potential brokers. The Medicare and Individual Sales Consultant make independent decisions within Warner Pacific, broker, CMS, SMS and carrier guidelines and procedures relative to Medicare, as well as modifications to existing business.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Help establish goals and milestones for individual and Medicare sales team.
• Ensure that sales team has all necessary training and tools to perform their duties effectively.
• Manage insurance carrier and FMO relationships at all levels within their organizations.
• Coordinate with Warner Pacific Operations Manager to establish and improve client services, processes and procedures.
• Work to establish and maintain a visible presence in their applicable market.
• Strictly adhere to the CMS and Warner Pacifics marketing and compliance regulations.
• Maintain insurance license, AHIP and health plan certifications.
• Demonstrate knowledge on the mechanics and differences between Medicare Advantage plans, Part D plans and Medicare Supplements and be able to assist brokers with questions.
• Provide guidance to Commercial Sales team on how to educate agents to convert T65 employees into Medicare Plans.
• Thoroughly understand Warner Pacific contracted carrier plans and be able to quote in SMS or from carrier sites as appropriate.
• Design, build and conduct Medicare training webinars for brokers.
• Participate in Medicare project, planning and marketing meetings.
• Conduct broker training and update meetings including broker round table, WarnerFest, NAHU symposiums and Medicare summits as required.
• Provide brokers with an appropriate commission structure specific to carrier and type of Medicare plan they contract as needed.
• Broker outreach to potential and active brokers to increase Medicare sales volume and provide carrier/plan consultative services to brokers to assist with new purchasing decisions.
• Educate brokers on release processes from carrier/FMO.
• Provide broker guidance carrier links for appointment process.
• Follow up post appointment and registration process and train brokers on Lead Advantage.
• Demonstrate solid understanding of Medicare market factors, carriers, plans, benefits and Medicare guidelines in their market landscape.
• Direct brokers on how to submit Medicare enrollments and communicate eligibility requirements, Medicare review/approval process including timing of ID card receipt, etc. and the service contacts and process.
• Participate in marketing events and exhibits, present Warner Pacifics Value Add Proposition to actively recruit new Medicare brokers.
• Coordinate, communicate and educate with the Medicare Pre-Sales Associate to ensure broker messaging and communication is consistent.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with sales Consultants, brokers and carriers and maintain them over time.
• Document leads and communication in Sales Force.
• Review SMS hierarchy report to determine new brokers and Medicare plans sold.
• Conduct timely follow up on issues in progress.
• Make note of potential workflow enhancements and communicate with the management.
• Work with management and marketing to develop appropriate marketing materials.
• Conduct all business activities with a sales acumen and a goal of providing only the soundest purchasing recommendations to brokers.
• Demonstrate consistent, outstanding judgment, honesty and integrity in all aspects of job performance.
• Ability to identify and maintain the most efficient process to reach required outcome.
• Provide back up in other areas within the department/company as needed/requested.
• Other activities as assigned.

Additional Skills and Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent; advanced education or degree preferred.
• 3-5 years of Medicare Sales experience.
• Valid life/health New York insurance license and the ability to be licensed in all 50 states if necessary.
• Must be a New York resident.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes assessment of customer needs, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to self-start and think/act independently and in concert with co-workers, management and customers.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional written and oral communication, as well as presentation, skills.
• Demonstrate ability to maintain and foster positive, open communication channels with internal and external customers, with emphasis on sales force and carrier partners.
• Demonstrate ability to effectively negotiate.
• Demonstrate ability to think and act independently and to consider all available avenues to obtain desired results for customers.
• Demonstrate ability to remain calm in pressure situations.
• Demonstrate ability to multi-task effectively.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Ability to work from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with flexibility to travel as needed.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time, lift a minimum of 5 pounds, file, stand, bend, reach and pull.

Compensation

• Salary Range* - $71,250- $95,000 annually plus bonus.
• Actual compensation may vary from posting based on work experience, education and/or skill level.
• * The salary range is the range Warner Pacific in good faith believes is the range of possible compensation for this role, at the time of this posting. The company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer a range of market-competitive benefits that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability benefits, 401(k) + match, and life insurance.

As an organization that values diversity of backgrounds, experiences, thoughts, and education levels, we know that an amazing candidate may not have all the qualifications that are listed above. Warner does not want to miss out on excellent candidates. If you believe you would be able to leverage your skills and strengths to meet our Key Responsibilities section, please apply! We look forward to hearing from you!

Warner Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.