Direct Small Group Sales Agent
About The Position
Direct Small Group Sales Agent Virtual: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office. Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law. The Direct Small Group Sales Agent is responsible for telephonically selling Small group products and providing high level customer service. How you will make an impact: 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 or a GED equivalent.
- Minimum of 2 years of sales experience; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.
- Must maintain Life and Disability Agent 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.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain insurance products, pricing, and underwriting requirements
- High level of customer service orientation, with the ability to build rapport and maintain long-term client relationships
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- In addition to your salary, Elevance Health offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
