Sales Recruiter - Annuities

Alliant Insurance is hiring an Associate Sales Advisor (internally known as: Associate Internal Marketing Consultant) for our Senior Market Sales office in Omaha, NE!

https://www.seniormarketsales.com/

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
This is an entry-level Insurance Advisor role for our Annuity Division! We offer on the job training of our insurance products including training on recruiting.

• Onsite at our SMS office Monday-Friday: 8420 W Dodge Rd
  
  

• Monday - Thursday, 7:30AM - 4:30PM, Friday: 7:30AM - 2:00PM

SUMMARY

Responsible for providing a wide variety of support services to promote the company's product portfolio and developing and supporting the Marketing Departments to increase company revenue and profit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Agent Support Functions: Promote the company's product portfolio with specialization in product(s) assigned. Be familiar with all company assigned products and services that are related.
• Make outbound calls (75-100 calls per day) to recruit agents and promote carriers and follow-up on certifications, incomplete contracts and general questions; Refer agents to Marketing Consultants based on additional informational needs, particularly for products outside the scope of the position.
• Develop a Team Roster of producers and develop experience in moving agents into and comply with procedures to protect all hierarchy relationships.
  
• Normally there should be no communication directly with the end consumer; all communications with the end consumer should be made by and through the agent. There can be exceptions to this rule based on specific circumstances and requests. For example, a marketer cannot participate in the closing of a sale or make recommendations. However, it may be possible to lend support regarding specific product information. This needs to be reviewed and approved by a marketing supervisor prior to the conversation taking place. Familiarity of lead distribution/lead management, incomplete contracts, certification process and moving agents into production are required.

• Department Support Functions: Update and maintain system information in accordance with policies and procedures; Update and maintain task list.

• Special Projects: Work collaboratively with fellow staff to advance the values and mission of the company by serving on relevant internal and external committees; Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Bachelor's Degree

Three (3) or more years of general insurance industry or related field (financial services, marketing, web-based business, business-to-business customer service or call center) experience

Valid Insurance License or willing to obtain within 90 days (company training provided and cost covered)

SKILLS

Working knowledge of insurance services industries and specific current knowledge of product lines assigned to the marketer.

Knowledge of the general industry procedures, practices and terminology.

Skill in working effectively with inbound and outbound callers/customers.

Skill in negotiating and problem solving to resolve internal and external conflicts.

Skill in the use of office equipment including computer, fax, printer, telephone system, etc.

Skill in the use of time management and organization skills.

Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with all customers, employees and the general public.

Skill in project management.

Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language

Proficient computer skills (Microsoft/Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook software preferred).

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in a constructive manner.

Ability to approach and communicate with a wide range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner.

Ability to be patient under frustrating circumstances and demonstrate controlled emotional affect in difficult situations.

Ability to engage in effective interpersonal interaction, verbal communication and written communication.

Ability to persuade.

Ability to maintain a high level of organization and attention to detail while remaining flexible and responsive when faced with multiple urgent requests.

Ability to read, write and communicate English effectively.

Ability to maintain all company policies, including all confidentiality and safety policies.

Ability to actively contribute to team effort.

Ability to work independently, exercise independent judgment, make and execute decisions.

Ability to be a self starter, motivated and accomplish goals and tasks within a given time frame.

Ability to speak English and Spanish fluently, preferred.

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• 8420 W Dodge Rd #510, Omaha, NE 68114, USA