Associate Marketing Consultant

SMS is part of the Alliant family of companies. SMS is a full-service insurance marketing organization (IMO) dedicated to helping independent insurance agents leverage time, make more money, and put their business in a position of distinction. With products and agents in all 50 states, SMS offers the industry's most complete IMO experience. We support every facet of an agent's business, from our comprehensive senior product portfolio to our technology, services, and marketing programs.
More information is available on the company's website at: www.seniormarketsales.com
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• Full-time, Benefits-eligible
• Onsite in Omaha office located off 84th and Dodge
• Monday - Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Friday 7:30AM - 2:00 PM

SUMMARY
Responsible for providing a wide variety of support services to promote the company's product portfolio and develop and support 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 Contact Management 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 Senior Market Sales by serving on relevant internal and external committees; Assists with special projects/assignments as requested by members of management.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all company policies and procedures, and all federal, state and local laws, wherein the Company operates.
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
High School General insurance industry or related field (financial services, marketing, web based business, business-to-business customer service or call center)
Bachelor's Degree Marketing or a related field preferred
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Equal Opportunity Employer; SMS participates in the E-Verify system.