Agent Recruitment Specialist

AMERILIFE US; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

medical

dental

vision

retirement savings

disability insurance

life insurance

Job summary

AmeriLife, including its American Federal affiliate, is seeking a driven Talent Acquisition & Agent Recruitment Specialist to support the sourcing, engagement, screening, and onboarding of independent insurance agents. You will work with Managing Directors, Sales Leaders, and field admins to strengthen the recruiting pipeline and drive agency growth.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, and proactive, able to build relationships through outreach, networking, and candidate engagement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, sales recruiting, agency operations, business development, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting insurance agents, financial professionals, or sales professionals strongly preferred.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools preferred.
• Strong networking, relationship-building, and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple openings and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Source, identify, and engage active and passive insurance agent candidates through various channels.
• Conduct initial outreach, pre-screens, and qualification interviews.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with Managing Directors, Sales Managers, and hiring leaders.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates through recruitment and onboarding.
• Develop and manage candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Track recruiting activity, candidate progress, and hiring metrics in ATS and CRM systems.
• Attend recruiting events, career fairs, and industry networking functions to increase candidate flow.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective agents for long-term engagement.

Skills

Networking

Relationship-building

Candidate engagement

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ATS

CRM platforms

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Our Company

Explore how you can contribute at AmeriLife.

For over 50 years, AmeriLife has been a leader in the development, marketing and distribution of annuity, life and health insurance solutions for those planning for and living in retirement.

Associates get satisfaction from knowing they provide agents, marketers and carrier partners the support needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.

Job Summary

American Federal, an AmeriLife affiliate, is seeking a driven and relationship-focused Talent Acquisition & Agent Recruitment Specialist to support insurance agent recruiting, onboarding, and growth initiatives. This role is primarily responsible for sourcing, engaging, screening, and coordinating the hiring of independent insurance agents while maintaining a strong pipeline of prospective candidates. The position partners closely with Managing Directors, Sales Leaders, and field administrators to support recruiting efforts, improve onboarding conversion rates, and drive agency growth.

The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, highly motivated, and comfortable building relationships through proactive outreach, networking, and candidate engagement.

Job Description

Recruiting & Talent Acquisition

• Source, identify, and engage active and passive insurance agent candidates through job boards, social media platforms, referrals, networking events, and other recruiting channels.
• Conduct initial candidate outreach, pre-screens, and qualification interviews to assess experience, licensing status, and fit for agency opportunities.
• Schedule and coordinate interviews with Managing Directors, Sales Managers, and hiring leaders.
• Maintain consistent communication with candidates throughout the recruitment and onboarding process to deliver a positive candidate experience.
• Develop and manage candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Track recruiting activity, candidate progress, and hiring metrics within ATS and CRM systems.
• Attend recruiting events, career fairs, industry networking functions, and hiring initiatives to increase candidate flow and market presence.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective agents to promote long‑term engagement and future recruiting opportunities.

Agent Onboarding & Growth Support

• Partner with agency administrators to facilitate licensing, contracting, onboarding, and training requirements.
• Monitor onboarding pipelines and follow up with candidates and field administrators to drive completion and improve placement ratios.
• Coordinate onboarding activities and ensure compliance with internal processes and documentation requirements.
• Support new agent integration by serving as a resource throughout the onboarding journey.
• Maintain accurate candidate and agent records, ensuring timely updates within recruiting and onboarding systems.

Business Development & Agency Support

• Conduct outbound prospecting and lead‑generation activities to identify potential recruiting and business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with sales leadership to support agent growth initiatives and appointment‑generation strategies.
• Assist with recruiting campaigns, talent marketing efforts, and community outreach programs.
• Utilize CRM systems to track outreach, candidate engagement, recruiting activities, and performance metrics.
• Partner with leadership to identify opportunities for agency expansion and talent acquisition improvements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 2-5 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, staffing, sales recruiting, agency operations, business development, or a related field.
• Experience recruiting insurance agents, financial professionals, or sales professionals strongly preferred.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), CRM platforms, LinkedIn Recruiter, and other sourcing tools preferred.
• Strong networking, relationship‑building, and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple openings and priorities simultaneously.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.

What AmeriLife Offers

• PTO
• medical
• dental
• vision
• retirement savings
• disability insurance
• life insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity at all levels of the organization. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law. We are comm