Entry-Level Insurance Sales Representative

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!

$50,000 - $70,000 yearly

• Implement marketing strategies including, but not limited, to cold calling and networking to connect with potential clients while simultaneously maintaining a portfolio of current clients
• 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
• Develop risk management strategies for each customer to ensure his or her policy needs are continuously met
• Commit to remaining educated about the various types of insurance, insurance-related protocols, and policy changes to ensure fulfillment of program requirements and ensure our customers are satisfied
• 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

• Must be a superb communicator able to carefully analyze complex ideas like insurance programs; experience working in customer service is beneficial
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree a plus
• Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license
• Working knowledge of accounting and sales lead software is a plus
• Open to embracing the insurance industry and becoming educated about its relevant state and federal regulations

• Sales experience preferred, but not required
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Desire to help families and businesses address their financial needs
• Strong business acumen 
• Professional business demeanor
• Perseverance in the face of a challenge 
• Ability to engage your community and leverage personal networks/contacts

Career advancement - Continue to build your own practice or, if qualified, move into management – you choose to pursue the path that interests you. Criteria for management are defined and quantifiable.

• Training – NYLIC University: our comprehensive and well-respected training program.

• Constant support - During and after formal training, you will receive continuous assistance from your manager Responsibilities of Financial Professional – Financial / Insurance – Entry Level Job Requirements and the support team in your office to help you succeed. New York Life offers the opportunity to build your own practice with the support of a Fortune 100 company. On-site trainers and product consultants are available to you, and this is coupled with an entire marketing division within the company located in the Home Office dedicated to providing agents with prospecting and sales ideas, product knowledge, and application — we want our new agents to be successful!