Sales Desk Assistant (Mutual Funds, Annuities or Life)

Aegon • Denver, CO

93d • $48,000 - $110,000

About The Position

At Transamerica, hard work, innovative thinking, and personal accountability are qualities we honor and reward. We understand the potential of leveraging the talents of a diverse workforce. We embrace an environment where employees enjoy a balance between their careers, families, communities, and personal interests. Ultimately, we appreciate the uniqueness of a company where talented professionals work collaboratively in a positive environment - one focused on helping people look forward and plan for the best life possible while providing tools and solutions that make it easier to get there. Transamerica is organized into three distinct businesses. These include 1) World Financial Group, including Transamerica Financial Advisors, 2) Protection Solutions and Savings & Investments, comprised of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits, retirement plans, and Transamerica Investment Solutions, and 3) Financial Assets, which includes legacy blocks of long term care, universal life, and variable and fixed annuities. These are supported by Transamerica Corporate, which includes Finance, People and Places, General Counsel, Risk, Internal Audit, Strategy and Development, and Corporate Affairs, which covers Communications, Brand, and Government and Policy Affairs.

Requirements

• High School education or GED equivalent required.
• Willing to obtain Series 6/63 Securities Licenses within 6 months hire.
• Willing to obtain resident state Life Insurance License within 6 months hire.
• Resourceful and well organized.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in financial services industry preferred.
• Computer application software knowledge preferred (e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Works productively together with the Cedar Rapids home office departments, the Internal and External Wholesalers, Divisional Vice Presidents, Channel Heads and the Internal Relationship Managers to effectively service and support Transamerica financial partners.
• Provides assistance in fulfillment of marketing materials, trinkets, sales supplies, mailing campaigns, etc.
• Provides Pre/Post-Sale business resolution and follow-up with wholesaling team.
• Provides Pre-sale licensing, agent appointment approvals, NAIC Suitability training.
• Facilitates timely divisional/channel sales and activity reporting.
• Assists Internal and External Wholesalers with updating and maintaining the information in Salesforce to preserve its accuracy and functionality.
• Monitors and organizes sales supply inventory and proactively assesses timely replacement of materials.
• Assists Internal Wholesaler to create, assemble presentation format and ship hypothetical/illustrations to reps in a timely manner.
• Provides Concierge Service, collecting information and completing sales applications/paperwork and/or assisting with order entry process for approved partner firm's advisers.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Bonus for Eligible Employees
• Pension Plan
• 401k Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
• Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
• Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
• Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• College Coach Program
• Back-Up Care Program
• PTO for Volunteer Hours
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Inclusion and Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: High school or GED