Insurance Sales Representative

New York Life - Melville, NY • Melville, NY, US

Posted 6 months ago

Description

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!

Responsibilities

Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients
Maintain a portfolio of existing customers and pursue insurance sales with new clients by using sales strategies that may include cold calling and networking
Update reports, records, bookkeeping systems, and other organizational tools to accurately report progress toward monthly insurance sales goals
Conduct meetings with new and potential clients and carefully listen to their individual circumstances in order to present the best insurance policies to meet their needs
Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer’s individual needs

Qualifications

Job seekers must already have or be willing to get an insurance license

Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary; customer service skills are helpful
Valid insurance license required or candidates must be willing to get licensed
Fundamental computer skills such as experience with Microsoft Office
Ability to learn and understand state and federal regulations that affect insurance sales, insurance clients, and the insurance industry as a whole
Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma mandatory

Compensation

$100,000 commission-based plus bonus

About New York Life - Melville, NY

We are committed to the field force. You will have the guidance, support, and resources you need to serve clients. Our agents are leaders in the industry. New York Life has been built on a strong foundation since 1875.