Sales Representative

Job Description

Job Description

We want to add a motivated and personable new employee to our insurance agent team who is seeking a new learning opportunity with lots of room for growth. The ideal candidate for our entry-level insurance agent position has the solid communication skills it takes to drive insurance sales among potential clients and new clients. Bring a friendly attitude and a passion for customer service, and we’ll invest our resources into training you to be a successful insurance sales representative!

$100,000 commission-based plus bonus training allowance if you qualify

• Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients
• Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking
• Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals
• Conduct meetings with new and potential clients and carefully listen to their individual circumstances in order to present the best insurance policies to meet their needs
• Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer’s individual needs

• Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations that affect insurance sales, insurance clients, and the insurance industry as a whole
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma mandatory
• Working knowledge of accounting and sales lead software is a plus

• Job seekers must already have or be willing to get an insurance license

We are committed to the field force. You will have the guidance, support, and resources you need to serve clients. Our agents are leaders in the industry. New York Life has been built on a strong foundation since 1875.