Insurance Agent - Sales

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!

$50,000 - $70,000 yearly

• Tailor risk management strategies and client profiles to reflect each customer’s individual needs
• Keep an accurate log of sales databases, client reports, bookkeeping records, and more to share progress toward goals with key stakeholders
• 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
• Offer personal attention when pursuing new clients through various marketing strategies to grow your existing portfolio of policyholders
• 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

• Sales experience preferred, but not required
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Desire to help families and businesses to 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

• Candidates must have or be willing to get an insurance license
• Candidates must have some computer experience, including the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office programs
• Basic understanding of sales lead or accounting software is helpful
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma mandatory
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communications skills are necessary; customer service skills are helpful

New York Life has been helping generations of Americans attaining their financial goals through our nationwide agent force for more than 175 years. Our agents’ abilities are advanced through our award-winning training, product offerings, agent support, opportunity for advancement, personal and professional growth, and broad-spectrum marketing. New York Life innovatively strides the cutting edge in client servicing, systematically paves the way for success with tested processes, and is actively immersed with you in achieving your desired career objectives.

Build relationships with clients and help them achieve their financial goals, while building a great career for yourselves in the process.