What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Sales Agent (contract) position at Anthem?
Your Talent. Our Vision. At Anthem, Inc., it’s a powerful combination, and the foundation upon which we’re creating greater access to care for our members, greater value for our customers, and greater health for our communities. Join us and together we will drive the future of health care.
This is an exceptional opportunity to do innovative work as a contractor at Anthem (via BC Forward) that means more to you and those we serve at one of America's leading health benefits companies and a Fortune Top 50 Company.
Responsible for selling Individual, Senior and Small group products and providing high level customer service.
Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Ensures sales goals are met.
- Sells company products in a professional and consultative manner.
- Provides thorough and effective customer service.
- Provides timely and accurate responses to all customers.
- Provides customers with oral and written information as well as a detailed quote on the company plans and services.
- Maintains comprehensive working knowledge of all company products and services.
- Studies competitive products and related industry issues and maintains a personal awareness of competitive advantages and disadvantages.
- Optimizes closing opportunities utilizing all sales tools and skills available.
- Completes accurate documentation, maintains records and updates database documentation of all activities during the sales cycle.
- Ensures accurate documentation of leads and sales received from all sources.
- Maintains record keeping system and ensures all business is tracked throughout the underwriting process.
Requirements:
- High school diploma; 2 years of sales experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Excellent Communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must maintain Life and Disability Agent license. Florida 240/215 license.
- Must maintain appropriate license required by the Department of Insurance to sell Medical, Dental and Life products in all states served by the Company's Direct Sales.
Additional Information:
Work schedule: Hours- TBD, 40 hours weekly. Possible overtime- nights/ weekends.
Previous Telesales experience a plus
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
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