Entry Level Agent - Financial Professional (Sales)

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!Compensation:

$65,000

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking
• Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met
• Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients
• Keep an accurate log of sales databases, client reports, bookkeeping records, and more to share progress toward goals with key stakeholders
• 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

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required; customer service experience is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma mandatory
• Open to embracing the insurance industry and becoming educated about its relevant state and federal regulations
• Working knowledge of accounting and sales lead software is a plus

Qualities that we look for in our Agents:

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  Sales experience preferred
• Entrepreneur mindset
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Desire to help others
• Business Minded
• Perseverance in the face of a challenge
• Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts
• Series 6 or 7 and 63 are required within the first 6 months. Will pay for exams and study materials.
• Life and health insurance license. Will pay for exams if you don’t have them.
• PERFORMANCE CONTRACT, BASE WITH COMMISSIONS

About Company

Devotion to its policy owners has led New York Life to over 170 years of industry success. Some of our accolades include:

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  A promise to work with you to build a strong financial future for both you and your clients
• #72 on Fortune 100 in 2021
• Most MDRT members in any United States Mutual company 2020
• Highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any life insurer: Standard Poor’s (AA ); A.M. Best (A ); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA) as of 7/30/18