Insurance Sales Agent

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Jump into the world of insurance sales by applying to join our growing team as an entry-level insurance agent! We are looking for a people person with strong listening skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively communicate insurance programs and plans to new customers.

Our ideal candidate will embrace the opportunity to drive insurance sales among potential clients and new clients through a mix of networking, referrals, and marketing strategies. If you’re seeking a flexible full-time position that offers a world of advancement potential, send us your resume today!

• 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
• Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer’s individual needs
• 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
• Implement marketing strategies including, but not limited, to cold calling and networking to connect with potential clients while simultaneously maintaining a portfolio of current clients
• 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

• 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
• Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license
• Working knowledge of accounting and sales lead software is a plus
• Open to embracing the insurance industry and becoming educated about its relevant state and federal regulations
• Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office
• Must be a superb communicator able to carefully analyze complex ideas like insurance programs; experience working in customer service is beneficial

$66,500+ at plan earnings

New York Life, is a Fortune 100 company with a long history of doing good. We have been in business for over 175 years, helping Americans protect their families and attain financial goals. As a mutual company, we are accountable only to policyholders, not to Wall Street or outside investors. We are focused on long-term success.

• Over $1.2 trillion LIFE INSURANCE PROTECTION IN FORCE. Includes term, whole, and universal life.

New York Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity