[Hiring] Insurance Sales Representative @Western & Southern Financial Group

Role Description

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, 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. This position is fast-paced and demands sharp sales skills in order to identify and sell to the needs of our customers.

• Sell Gerber Life products directly to consumers from various lead sources.
• Serve customers at the highest level based on their needs.
• Handle inbound and outbound sales and service call processing.
• Complete new insurance applications by keying information into our electronic database.
• Sell policies to new prospects and existing customers using a consultative sales approach.
• Handle calls within regulatory and compliance guidelines to ensure accuracy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• 3-plus years' sales experience - Required
• 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.
• Contact center experience and knowledge preferred.
• Proven ability to follow a customized sales process.
• Demonstrated bilingual competency considered a plus (English and Spanish).
• 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.
• Must have and maintain their Life and Health Insurance License in good standing in the state of residence, as well as be appointed in at least 39 states, including four of the following six key states: California, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, and Texas.

Requirements

• Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates regularly.
• Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports, and forms.
• Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports, and forms using prescribed formats.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.

Travel Requirements

• None