Associate Life and Annuity Marketing Specialist

Michigan Farm Bureau; Lansing (MI); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work arrangement

Benefit package: medical, dental, vis­

401K

Descripción de la vacante

Michigan Farm Bureau is seeking an Associate Life and Annuity Marketing Specialist to act as the subject matter expert for life and annuity products and to advise agents and staff on suitable sales approaches. The role includes testing, test coordination, and training, with a focus on quality assurance of software and systems developed internally and by vendors.

Hybrid position based in Michigan, supporting marketing initiatives and pricing efforts while assisting the Field Force with

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• ALMI and/or ACS designations required or equivalent education.
• Minimum three years experience in the insurance industry required.
• Strong computer skills and understanding of software development and QA principles.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as SME for life and annuity products and advise agents and staff on suitable sales.
• Test and coordinate testing of illustrations and application systems.
• Provide sales support and pricing assistance for life and annuity policies.
• Support marketing initiatives and training for staff.

Conocimientos

Marketing knowledge

Sales concepts

Testing awareness

Educación

Bachelor's degree in marketing/insurance/business

ALMI/ACS designation

Herramientas

Software testing

Descripción del empleo

Associate Life and Annuity Marketing Specialist

To serve as the subject matter expert for prior and current life and annuity products and maintain an understanding of tax law and implications on Farm Bureau life and annuity products; to properly advise agents and staff on suitable and non-suitable life sales. To demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the life illustrations and application systems through testing, sales support, and tier 2/3 technical support. To be responsible for the quality of software and systems that are developed both internally and by third party vendors. To participate in corporate initiatives the marketing life and annuity subject matter expert; including testing and test coordination, procedures and training.

Participate as a Marketing Division representative on key corporate life insurance and annuity initiatives as a Life & Annuity subject matter expert (SME) as needed.

Assist Life Operations in advanced product servicing, and product pricing efforts.

Be proactive in assisting the Field Force on conservation and placement of existing life and annuity business with Farm Bureau Insurance.

Provide sales support to all agents and Advanced Planning Specialists through creating and assisting in the planning, illustrations, and reprojections of life & annuity policies.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, insurance, business, or related field required, or equivalent experience may be considered.
• ALMI and/or ACS designations required, or equivalent education may be considered.
• Minimum three years experience in insurance industry required.
• Strong computer skills and understanding of software development and quality assurance principals required.
• Knowledge of various approaches to the marketing, customer service, and sales.
• Active State of Michigan insurance license in Life required or must be obtained within 90-days of employment. Annuity Best Interest CE Certification required or must be obtained within 90-days of employment.

Preferred

• Experience in a sales role preferred.
• Experience with life insurance and annuities sales, sales concepts, and product understanding preferred.
• Strong project methodology, project management, business analysis, and testing preferred.

Note:

This is a Hybrid position working both remotely (from the State of Michigan) and in the Farm Bureau Home Office located in Lansing, Michigan.

Farm Bureau offers a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K.