Insurance Sales Representative-Work from Home

Western & Southern Financial Group • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Remote

About The Position

The licensed sales representative will sell Gerber Life Insurance products direct to consumer from various lead sources including, but not limited to, DRTV, direct mail, direct mail, internet, partnership marketing and existing GLIC customers. The sales representative is responsible for taking care of the initial call driver and cross-selling other Gerber Life products as needs of the customer are developed. From time to time, an Insurance Sales Representative will handle service calls as they come in through the sales lines or as needed to help reduce service call volume. This position is fast-paced and demands sharp sales skills in order to identify and sell to the needs of our customers. The sales representative is responsible for serving our customers at the highest level, based on the needs of the customer, which may include various types of sales and service functions, since a portion of our marketing efforts drive service calls into the Contact Center. This position is fast-paced and demands sharp sales skills and product knowledge in order to identify and sell to address the needs of our customers and to provide excellent customer service. Sales representatives will identify customer needs and the value of our products through great conversations. Sales representatives are expected to make recommendations that address the customer’s needs, while also promoting business growth and goal achievement.

Requirements

• 3-plus years' sales experience
• Insurance industry experience and knowledge
• Must be able to work a variable schedule including evenings and some Company Holidays
• Willing and able to adhere to procedures, rules of conduct in a fast-paced inside sales environment
• Proven experience in an environment of self-discipline and self-reliance to work without direct supervision
• Experienced in the use of successful sales techniques
• Proven ability to follow a customized sales process
• Proven ability to learn and retain new information quickly and independently
• Proven to be highly effective and efficient with respect to behaviors that drive results on a consistent basis
• Demonstrated strong desire to succeed with a track record of over-achieving sales targets
• Motivated by the ability to earn money
• Demonstrated strong and accurate business English, verbal and written communication skills (grammar and spelling)
• Demonstrated excellent listening skills
• Demonstrated strong sales acumen with the ability to analyze and make decisions
• Demonstrated ability to multitask efficiently
• Life and Health Insurance License Required at time of hire
• Within 15 business days from start date in a position covered by this Policy, associates must have and maintain their Life and Health Insurance License in good standing in the state in which they reside, as well as be appointed in at least 39 states, which must include four (4) of the following six (6) key states: California, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina and Texas

Nice To Haves

• Contact center experience and knowledge preferred
• Demonstrated bilingual competency considered a plus (English and Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Inbound and outbound sales and service call processing
• Completing new insurance applications by keying information into our electronic database
• Selling policies to new prospects and existing customers by using a proven consultative sales approach
• Handling calls within the regulatory and compliances guidelines to ensure accuracy
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed