Intermediate Life Solutions Specialist - Plano

USAA • Plano, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

At USAA, our mission is to empower our members to achieve financial security through highly competitive products, exceptional service and trusted advice. We seek to be the #1 choice for the military community and their families. Embrace a fulfilling career at USAA, where our core values – honesty, integrity, loyalty and service – define how we treat each other and our members. Be part of what truly makes us special and impactful. The Opportunity The Intermediate Life Solutions Specialist helps to ensure the financial security of our membership by assessing member life insurance needs, providing advice and / or referrals for advice, and making the appropriate recommendations based on members’ individual needs and goals. May provide support to Health Solutions acquisition and retention based on member demand. We offer a flexible work environment that requires an individual to be in the office 5 days per week. This position can be based on the Plano, TX Campus . Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Required maintenance of Life/Health license
• Required annual completion of AHIP and Broker/Carrier appointments when applicable.
• 1 year of financial industry and/or life sales experience
• Experience delivering frequent written and oral communication
• Experience acquiring and applying new concepts and information
• Experience processing and analyzing information
• Experience fulfilling requests and meeting deadlines
• Experience resolving conflict and negotiating
• Experience multi-tasking in an operating systems environment
• Experience participating in a team environment
• Successful completion of a job-related assessment may be required

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years experience working in Sales with life insurance
• 1+ years experience working in a call center environment
• CLU® - Chartered Life Underwriter or comparable designation
• US military experience through military service or a military spouse/domestic partner

Responsibilities

• Receives request for advice from current and prospective members through various channels, including inbound and outbound phone calls, emails, faxes, and video telephony. Special Acquisitions team employees will primarily place outbound calls triggered from underwriting work items. Life Regulatory team employees respond to specific regulatory/business needs as directed by policies and procedures.
• Asks questions to discover key information, including life events, and to understand member needs. Documents relevant information. Life Regulatory team employees ask specific questions, often scripted, as needed to complete regulatory requirements and document relevant information.
• Uncovers and recognizes life events, understands and assesses the member's needs, financial situation, and goals.
• Assesses member financial situation and goals. Life Regulatory will refer members to Life Sales representative for advice and recommendations.
• Develops and communicates appropriate life insurance strategies based on individual member needs. Provides foundational protection planning advice, including insurance protection. Life Regulatory will refer members to Life Sales representative for advice and recommendations.
• Recommends relevant life insurance product and solutions and refers members who may need financial advice to the respective department. Life Regulatory will refer members to Life Sales representative for advice and recommendations.
• Motivates member to take action on recommendation(s) and resolves objections using foundational sales techniques and foundational persuasion skills. Implements recommendation(s).
• Monitors legislative initiatives that may impact economy, society, and personal financial situation. Educates membership on implications of economic, investment market and industry trends and tax law changes, as well as USAA's products and services.
• May conduct outbound follow-up calls to complete member acquisition of products and services previously discussed.
• Collaborates with team members to resolve issues and to identify appropriate issues for escalation.

Benefits

• At USAA our employees enjoy best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellness. These benefits include comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), pension, life insurance, parental benefits, adoption assistance, paid time off program with paid holidays plus 16 paid volunteer hours, and various wellness programs. Additionally, our career path planning and continuing education assists employees with their professional goals. For more details on our outstanding benefits, visit our benefits page on USAAjobs.com

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees