Advisor-Facing Sales Support Specialist

Protective; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Protective is seeking a Sales Support Coordinator in the Birmingham area to assist the inbound sales queue within the Protection Division. This entry-level role supports sales territories, increases wholesaler activity, and helps advisors understand life and annuity solutions.

The role requires a self-starter with strong attention to detail, professional communication, and a competitive drive. Series 6/63 and Life licenses must be obtained within 12 months of start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant sales/industry experience preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Must acquire Series 6, Series 63, and Life licenses within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Answer sales calls on a daily basis with new and existing representatives to strengthen relationships and find selling opportunities.
• Pass qualified leads along to External Wholesalers/Internal Wholesalers in the territory from which the call originated.
• Clearly convey and uphold Protective’s mission and value proposition to advisors.
• Efficiently fulfill advisor requests for product illustrations and marketing materials with accuracy.
• Serve as a product expert, providing comprehensive education on product features and benefits.
• Maintain and document advisor profile information and sales activities using Protective databases.
• Participate in weekly team meetings and individual check-ins to track performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Attention to detail

Sales mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Protective is seeking a Sales Support Coordinator in the Birmingham area to assist the inbound sales queue within the Protection Division. This entry-level role supports sales territories, increases wholesaler activity, and helps advisors understand life and annuity solutions.

The role requires a self-starter with strong attention to detail, professional communication, and a competitive drive. Series 6/63 and Life licenses must be obtained within 12 months of start.