Entry-Level Insurance Sales Agent

Are you a motivated people person looking for the chance to break into a new industry? If the answer is “yes”, we are looking for you! Jump-start your career by joining our growing team as an Entry-Level Insurance Agent. Candidates with strong interpersonal communication skills will hit the ground running to facilitate Insurance Sales among new and prospective clients. Job seekers must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and an enthusiastic approach to customer service. If you're interested in an exciting opportunity to become a top-notch Insurance Sales representative please apply today!

You will be receiving an email to complete a brief DISC assessment. Applicants must complete this assessment to be considered.

$55,000 - $80,000 at plan annually

• Collaborate with policyholders to develop insurance risk management and other profiles that specify the best policies for their evolving insurance needs
• 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
• Keep an accurate log of sales databases, client reports, bookkeeping records, and more to share progress toward goals with key stakeholders
• Offer personal attention when pursuing new clients through various marketing strategies to grow your existing portfolio of policyholders
• Stay abreast of any changes to rules or policies within the insurance agency to effectively amend insurance programs for existing and prospective clients

What is expected of our Agents?

• Ability to understand the needs and financial concerns of clients
• Ability to educate clients on how to plan ahead for the future financially so that they are prepared for unfortunate life events/circumstances they may encounter
• Promote customized ways for clients to achieve their long-term financial goals
• Cultivating relationships, with a view to helping every family member or individual pursue financial security
• Ability to build an insurance and financial practice through establishing professional networks and prospecting for new clients
• Providing compassion and guidance to clients when unfortunate life circumstances arise
• Focus on developing and maintaining long-term bonds with clients, resulting in trust and continuity of the community over time

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills required; customer service experience is a plus
• High school diploma necessary; college degree a bonus
• Valid insurance license required or candidates must be willing to get licensed
• Working knowledge of accounting and sales lead software is a plus
• Willingness to learn about the insurance industry, insurance programs, and state and federal regulations that may impact policyholders

Qualities that we look for in our Agents:

• Sales experience preferred – ambitious 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 demeanor
• Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts

From quality training programs to a competitive compensation package, New York Life offers tremendous support and benefits to our financial professionals. Our dedicated teams at the General Office and the corporate office support our agents and help them impact their customers and communities.

We are among the strongest and most respected financial companies in America today, consistently appearing on the Fortune 100 list. New York Life has earned the highest possible financial strength ratings currently awarded to any U.S. life insurer from the four major rating agencies: Standard & Poor’s (AA+); A.M. Best (A++); Moody’s (Aaa); and Fitch (AAA).** For over 60 years we have led the way in the industry with the most US members of the Million Dollar Round Table, the standard of excellence for life Insurance Sales performance in the insurance and financial services industry.