Insurance Sales Agent

We want to add a motivated and personable new employee to our insurance agent team who is seeking a new learning opportunity with lots of room for growth. The ideal candidate for our entry-level insurance agent position has the solid communications skills it takes to drive insurance sales among potential clients and new clients. Bring a friendly attitude and a passion for customer service, and we’ll invest our resources into training you to be a successful insurance sales representative!Compensation:

$35,000 - $75,000 at plan yearly

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of ensuring there are accurate records of all necessary bookkeeping, client, and sales reports in order to track and communicate the status of assigned goals
• Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer’s individual needs
• Remain updated about insurance industry changes that may affect customers in your portfolio
• Spend time listening to existing, new, and prospective clients to evaluate their needs and stage-of-life priorities before presenting insurance plan options for their specific circumstances
• Offer personal attention when pursuing new clients through various marketing strategies to grow your existing portfolio of policyholders

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree a plus
• Willingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may impact policyholders
• Working knowledge of accounting and sales lead software is a plus
• Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office
• Valid insurance license required or candidates must be willing to get licensed

Qualities that we look for in our Agents:

• Sales experience preferred – business-focused mindset, no mile too far
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Desire to help families and businesses to “Be Good At Life”
• Strong business acumen
• Professional business deamenor
• Perseverance in the face of a challenge
• Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts

About Company

New York Life Insurance Company is the third-largest life insurance company in the United States, the largest mutual life insurance company in the United States, and is ranked #71 on the 2019 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.

Our mission is to provide financial security and peace of mind through our insurance, annuity, and investment solutions. We act with integrity and humanity in all our interactions with our policy owners, business partners, and one another. Grounded in both confidence and humility, we serve as stewards for the long term. We are here for good, reflecting both the permanence of New York Life and our commitment to do the right thing in business and society. Everything we do has one overriding purpose: to be there when our policy owners need us.