Entry-Level Insurance Sales Representative

New York Life

  • Winnetka, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
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 communications 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!Responsibilities:
  • 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
  • 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
  • Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met
  • 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
  • Spend time listening to existing, new, and prospective clients to evaluate their needs and stage-of-life priorities before presenting insurance plan options for their specific circumstances
Qualifications:
  • Must be a superb communicator able to carefully analyze complex ideas like insurance programs; experience working in customer service is beneficial
  • High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree a plus
  • 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
  • Sales experience preferred, but not required
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal
  • Desire to help families and businesses address their financial needs
  • Strong business acumen
  • Professional business demeanor
  • Perseverance in the face of a challenge
  • Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts
About Company:
New York Life has been helping generations of Americans attain their financial goals through our nationwide agent force for more than 175 years. Our agents’ abilities are advanced through our award-winning training, product offerings, agent support, opportunity for advancement, personal and professional growth, and broad-spectrum marketing. New York Life innovatively strides the cutting edge in client servicing, systematically paves the way for success with tested processes, and is actively immersed with you in achieving your desired career objectives.Build relationships with clients and help them achieve their financial goals while building a great career for yourselves in the process.

New York Life