Internal Sales Consultant - Life

American General Life Insurance Company; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness support

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Matching Charitable Donations

Volunteer Time Off

Minimum of 24 PTO days

Job summary

American General Life Insurance Company is looking for an Associate on our Inbound Call Team based in Houston, TX. This position involves utilizing sales skills to provide product information and respond to agent inquiries in a hybrid work environment.

Successful candidates will complete comprehensive training, develop expertise in annuities, and manage inbound calls effectively. Applicants should have strong communication skills and flexibility for various shifts. Benefits include health and wellness programs, retirement savings, and generosity matching.

Qualifications

• Candidate should possess strong sales and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and learn quickly is essential.
• Banking or financial services experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Complete training on Corebridge product lines and processes.
• Become a subject-matter expert on annuities.
• Handle inbound calls efficiently while striving for success.

Skills

Strong sales skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Ability to learn new skills quickly

Ability to prioritize responsibilities

Flexibility for multiple shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Who you’ll work with: This is an excellent position for someone seeking a career in financial sales with a top‑tier annuity provider. As an Associate on our Inbound Call Team, you will use your communication and sales skills to provide detailed product information and respond to agent inquiries, handling advisers’ questions about product features, performance data, hypothetical illustrations, and literature requests. You will serve as a sales ambassador, providing an exceptional experience on every call.

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete training on Corebridge product lines, sales processes, and systems.
• Become a subject‑matter expert on annuities and product lines.
• Acclimate to continuous updates and changes to products and firm rules of engagement.
• Proactively learn aspects of the retirement industry and how business is conducted in the three major financial planning channels (Financial Institutions, Independent Financial Advisors, and Wire House firms).
• Handle inbound calls in rapid succession, simultaneously utilizing Corebridge systems to strive for the highest success possible in each customer interaction.
• Build rapport with internal departments and external sales contacts to achieve sales goals.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong sales skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to learn new skills quickly
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask throughout the day
• Banking and/or financial services experience preferred, but not required
• Prior call or sales experience a plus
• Flexibility for multiple shifts a must!
• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• FINRA licenses preferred but not required

Shift Start Times

5 AM to 8 AM

Work Location

This position is based in Corebridge Financial’s Houston, TX office and is subject to our hybrid working policy, which offers the benefits of working both in an office and remotely.

Political and SEC Compliance

This role is deemed a “covered associate” under SEC Rule 206(4)-5 and related regulations. Candidates must not have made any political contributions that would disqualify the candidate or Corebridge Financial from conducting business. Selected candidates will be required to disclose all U.S. political contributions made by them and their household family members over the past two years.

Benefits

• Health and Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, mental health support, and wellness initiatives.
• Retirement Savings: U.S. 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match and 3% additional contribution (subject to IRS limits, vesting immediately).
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services and resources.
• Matching Charitable Donations: 1:1 match up to $5,000.
• Volunteer Time Off: Up to 16 hours annually for community service.
• Paid Time Off: Minimum of 24 PTO days at hire.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Corebridge Financial is an equal‑opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment laws. All applicants will be considered on the basis of job‑related qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other protected characteristics, and without regard to citizenship or immigration status. Corebridge may consider applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable law.