Internal Wholesaler

Tech Sales Jobs; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Parental leave

Short-term disability

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing rewards

Job summary

Protective is seeking an Internal Wholesaler II for a fully remote role in the United States. The position focuses on servicing representatives via phone and email to grow territory revenue under the Sales Incentive Plan (SIP). Requires strong communication, adaptability, and a sales-driven mindset.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and insurance sales background. Series 6/63/SIE and Life license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior insurance or investment sales experience recommended.
• Must be adaptable and highly flexible to meet the needs of External Wholesalers and insurance industry.
• Must have the ability to work in a challenging and collaborative environment.
• Competitive spirit and personal drive to succeed.
• Possess professional oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong customer service skills.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Must be a detail-oriented, well-organized self-starter with high energy and creativity.

Responsibilities

• Make proactive sales calls on a daily basis with new and existing representatives to strengthen relationships and find selling opportunities.
• Maintain existing relationships to drive repeat producers.
• Make prospecting calls and pass qualified leads along to External Wholesalers.
• Provide product education to representatives as an expert on our product features and benefits.
• Create sales opportunities and execute thoughtful follow-up to move these through the sales pipeline.
• Work closely with the External Wholesaler to develop and execute a strategic business plan to maximize territory sales growth.
• Utilize Protective databases to create and maintain representative profile information on all sales activity.
• Execute campaigns using Protective systems to generate territory sales leads and meaningful follow-up.

Skills

Sales communication

Customer service

Prospecting

Time management

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Internal Wholesaler II

Team: Internal Sales

Location: Work From Home

Commitment: Full Time

Workplace Type: remote

The salary for this position is $50-65k annually. This position is also eligible to participate in Protective's Sales Incentive Plan (SIP). Target annual incentive compensation is currently estimated to range from $25k-40k, depending on individual performance and applicable plan terms.

The work we do has an impact on millions of lives, and you can be a part of it.

Wehelp protect our customers against life’s uncertainties.Regardless ofwhere you work within thecompany, you’ll behelping provide protection and peace of mind when our customers need it most.

The Internal Wholesaler II works within the sales organization, partnering with External Wholesaler(s) in geographical sales territories. This individual is responsible for partnering with an External Wholesaler, creating new and managing existing relationships with representatives to increase revenue of Protective products and achieve territory sales goals. This role is primarily focused on servicing representatives through phone and email communication. This position requires an individual that has a strong sales-focused approach with professional communication skills, hard work ethic, and a competitive drive to succeed.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Make proactive sales calls on a daily basis with new and existing representatives to strengthen relationships and find selling opportunities. This includes sales campaigns, new business opportunities, follow-up meeting calls, and other calls as directed by management and External Wholesalers.
• Maintain existing relationships to drive repeat producers.
• Make prospecting calls and pass qualified leads along to External Wholesalers.
• Provide product education to representatives as an expert on our product features and benefits, answering questions and comparing our products to that of our competition.
• Create sales opportunities and execute thoughtful follow-up to move these through the sales pipeline.
• Work closely with the External Wholesaler to develop and execute a strategic business plan to maximize territory sales growth.
• Utilize Protective databases to create and maintain representative profile information on all sales activity.
• Execute campaigns using Protective systems to generate territory sales leads and meaningful follow-up.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Prior insurance or investment sales experience recommended.
• Must be adaptable and highly flexible to meet the needs of External Wholesalers and insurance industry.
• Must have the ability to work in a challenging and collaborative environment.
• Competitive spirit and personal drive to succeed.
• Possess professional oral and written communication skills.
• Possess strong customer service skills.
• Proven attention to detail and ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
• Must be a detail-oriented, well-organized self-starter with high energy and creativity.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Series 6, Series 63, SIE, and Life license.

Employee Benefits:

• comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• emotional wellbeing through mental health benefits
• an employee assistance program
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• short-term disability
• cultural observance day
• contributions to healthcare accounts
• a pension plan
• a 401(k) plan with Company matching
• ProHealth Rewards, Protective’s platform to improve wellbeing while earning cash rewards

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position in accordance with the terms of the Company’s benefit plans.

Accommodations for Applicants with a Disability:

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